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HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

UK govt pledges 300,000 new work placements as NEET numbers top one million

The UK government has announced plans to provide 300,000 new work experience and training opportunities over the next three years as it seeks to tackle rising youth unemployment and economic inactivity.

The Times of India

300,000 new work placements pledged ‘to help young people build lasting careers’

The opportunities are said to be backed by some of Britain’s biggest employers, including Manchester and Gatwick airports.

Evening Standard

No easy solutions to fix youth unemployment crisis, says ex-Labour minister

Having a million young people aged 16-24 not in education or work is estimated to be costing the UK around £125 billion a year.

Evening Standard

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UK’s youth unemployment crisis costing UK £125bn a year, review estimates

The number of people aged 16 to 24 in the UK not in education, employment or training could increase to one in six young people by 2031, it said.

Evening Standard

Number of young people out of work or training in UK could hit 1.25m by early 2030s

Urgent action needed to avoid ‘lost generation’, says report by former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn

The Guardian - UK

Youth joblessness will rise for lost generation without urgent action – review

The number of young people not in in education, employment or training could rise to one in six by 2031, a review will say.

Evening Standard

Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes

Announcement comes after former minister Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected a generation of young people

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Sick notes ‘scrapped’ under plans to reduce benefit claimants

‘Fit notes are too often a dead end,’ the work and pensions secretary said

The Independent UK

Burnham makes move to take on Starmer after MP stands down so he can challenge PM

Josh Simons steps aside to allow the Greater Manchester mayor to run for parliament

The Independent UK

Starmer ally warns of ‘political risk’ of Burnham standing in Makerfield by-election

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The Independent UK

Starmer clings on after challenging rivals to put up or shut up

Wes Streeting to hold crisis meeting with PM – but 100 Labour MPs say ‘this is no time for leadership fight’

The Independent UK

Cabinet ministers back Keir Starmer after he vows to fight on

Several senior ministers spoke out in support of the Prime Minister, while others declined to comment amid splits over his future in his top team.

Evening Standard

Angela Rayner calls blocking Andy Burnham’s return to parliament a mistake as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer – as it happened

Catherine West issues ultimatum for PM as ex-minister Josh Simons joins calls for prime minister to quit

The Guardian - UK

Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street

Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’

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Trump says ‘bombing starts’ if Iran fails to reach deal, amid UK jobs warning

The US president insists the conflict is ‘going very smoothly’ despite the global economic shock and spike in petrol prices.

The Independent UK

Labour’s deputy leader backs Starmer as PM – but wants Andy Burnham back in Westminster

Lucy Powell said she would ‘absolutely’ want ‘incredibly popular’ Greater Manchester mayor to return as an MP

The Guardian - UK

One of the last true believers, Pat McFadden is sent out to defend kryptonite Keir

Starmer is determined to see his five-year term through, even if it’s not what the country or the party wants

Evening Standard

Powell supports Starmer on eve of elections but backs Burnham return as MP

The Manchester Central MP said the Prime Minister was the right leader for this moment in time.

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The Independent UK

Urgent warning Iran war could spark job losses across Britain

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Evening Standard

Iran war could cause job losses in Britain, minister warns

Pat McFadden said the impact of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could feed through to the UK labour market.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer ‘resolute’ amid expected leadership challenges after elections

Voters are set to go to the polls on Thursday for the Scottish and Welsh parliaments, as well as for local councils across England.

The Guardian - UK

No one can look Starmer in the eye … and the Mandy saga is not going away

The PM’s failure was being a spectator as Morgan McSweeney set about finding jobs for his mates

The Independent UK

UK minister leaps to Starmer’s defence amid resignation calls

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The Guardian - UK

Divisions emerge in Keir Starmer’s cabinet over his sacking of Olly Robbins

PM under increasing pressure over Mandelson vetting scandal as sources say ministers spoke up at tense meeting

Evening Standard

'Don't ditch Keir,' Cabinet ally Pat McFadden urges Labour MPs but won't say Starmer right to sack Olly Robbins

Sir Keir Starmer was facing a grilling at Prime Minister’s Questions over the Mandelson vetting storm

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