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Burnham Faces £4.7bn Defence Spending Gap in New Budget
Andy Burnham confronts £4.7bn shortfall from Starmer's £298bn defence investment plan. PM's strategy leaves budget challenges for incoming administration.
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Over Half of Rejected Asylum Seekers Will Stay in UK
New restrictive asylum laws will reject 11,700 annual claims, yet over half of rejected asylum seekers will remain in the UK according to Home Office data.
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Northern Rail Expansion Faces Budget Crisis, MPs Warn
MPs warn Northern Powerhouse Rail risks HS2 failures with no proper cost plan for the £45bn project to connect northern cities.
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Adult Gaming Centres Tax Rise Could Hit £460m
Adult gaming centres and casinos face potential £460m tax increase under Labour plans. Public support reaches 43% for new gambling industry taxes.
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Asylum Seekers Face £10,000 Living Cost Levy
New UK immigration bill requires asylum seekers to pay £10,000 toward state support costs or risk losing settled status. Charities criticize the means-tested sc...
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Defence Secretary Secures £1.5bn Boost for UK Drone Programme
Dan Jarvis wins extra £1.5bn funding for UK drone spending to address defence gaps and strengthen NATO commitments against Russia and Iran threats.
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UK Employers Get £3,000 Subsidy Per Long-Term Young
British companies receive £3,000 incentives to hire long-term unemployed youth aged 18-24. Government scheme targets 60,000 placements over three years.
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Andy Burnham Pledges Localized Growth Strategy Across UK Regions
Makerfield MP Andy Burnham unveils 10-year devolution plan, shifting power from Westminster to communities for inclusive economic growth in every postcode.
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Khan Overrides Soho Opposition for Outdoor Dining 2027
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans to override local council opposition to al fresco dining in Soho. Seasonal pedestrianisation scheme launches summer 2027.
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David Hencke: Guardian Reporter Behind Cash-for-Questions
David Hencke, legendary Guardian journalist who exposed the cash-for-questions scandal in the 1990s, dies at 79. His investigative work revealed political corru...
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State-Owned Housing Developer Plans Unveiled
Housing Secretary Steve Reed develops government-led housing developer scheme to boost construction rates with lower borrowing costs than private developers.
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Home Secretary Unveils Safe Immigration Routes Strategy
Home Secretary announces accelerated legal immigration pathways and asylum bill changes to gain progressive Labour support ahead of leadership transition.
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Home Secretary Demands Minister Sacking Over Document Access Row
Shabana Mahmood sought to restrict Mike Tapp's access to sensitive documents after unauthorized immigration article. Keir Starmer investigates ministerial code...
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Robbins Negotiates Security Role in Burnham's Upcoming Administration
Ex-Foreign Office official Olly Robbins holds discussions with Andy Burnham's team for a senior security position. Details on his potential comeback.
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Mahmood Demands Sacking of Minister Over Care Workers Article
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confronts PM Starmer over refusal to dismiss junior minister Mike Tapp for unauthorized immigration policy article.
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War Bonds Strategy Proposed to Boost UK Defence Spending
Government officials plan to lobby Andy Burnham on war bonds as alternative funding for UK defence spending beyond current allocations.
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UK Immigration Bill Set for Parliament Debate Next Week
Mahmood's asylum reforms face backlash over forced removals and age verification. Parliament debate scheduled as charities express concerns.
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Andy Burnham Appoints James Purnell as PM Chief of Staff
Andy Burnham names James Purnell, former Blair cabinet minister, as his chief of staff for Downing Street. Key appointment signals his government formation stra...