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May 15, 2023

Reboot apprenticeships for economy, urges Tesco boss

Taxpayer-funded apprenticeships must be rebooted to help kickstart the economy, the boss of Tesco has said, as he hit out at the rising number of courses for high earners.

3 mins

Apprenticeship levy fails those who need it the most

We need to fundamentally reboot the system and unleash the potential of our young people, says Tesco boss Ken Murphy

2 mins

Sunak Rebuffs Welby With Vow To Use 'As Many Barges As It Takes' To Hold Migrants

Rishi Sunak has vowed to secure "as many barges as it takes" to house asylum seekers as the prime minister pushed back against criticism from Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury.

4 mins

PM urged to slash fruit and veg costs ahead of food talks

Slashing the cost of fruit and vegetables to ease the cost of living crisis should be on the table at tomorrow’s Downing Street food summit, experts have warned.

2 mins

Britain Must Train Its Own Workforce, Says Braverman

Home secertary will also reject Tory calls to ease visas rules

2 mins

Furnish Criticises Brexit Red Tape As UK Musicians Suffer

David Furnish, Elton John's husband, has attacked the deluge of Brexit red tape and extra costs choking UK musicians trying to tour the EU, as the scale of the slump in British performers in Europe is revealed.

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Truss's Taiwan trip damages Sunak, warn senior Tories

Liz Truss’s visit to Taiwan risks undermining Rishi Sunak on the world stage, senior Conservatives have warned. The former prime minister was accused of embarking on a trip that looks selfish and disloyal” and which will complicate” the government’s position on China.

2 mins

Johnson And Sunak Clashed 'Early On', Says Spin Doctor

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak clashed very early on” during their time at Downing Street, according to the former prime minister’s ex-spin doctor. Guto Harri said there was continual tension between the pair claiming that Mr Sunak forced through the windfall tax on oil and gas giants against Mr Johnson’s will.

3 mins

Labour looks at vote for EU citizens and 16-year-olds

Sir Keir Starmer is considering plans to allow millions of EU citizens to vote in general elections under a Labour government.

3 mins

Starmer Demands General Election For 'Broken' Britain

Keir Starmer last night issued fresh demands for a general election and said that tax levels for working people would be as low” as possible under a Labour government.

1 min

Winslet wins big on night filled with stirring speeches

The biggest stars of the small screen gathered at London's Royal Festival Hall yesterday evening for the most important night in British television: the Bafta TV awards.

2 mins

Dementia Sufferers Waiting Months Before Seeking Help

Confusing symptoms with old age is main reason for delay

2 mins

Risk Of Long Covid Higher For Those In Deprived Areas

The risk of developing long Covid is higher for people who live in poorer areas, new research has found.

2 mins

Putin's 'parody' parade reveals Ukraine war losses, says ex-Nato commander

Vladimir Putin's stripped-down Victory Day parade is a sign that Russia is preparing its people for a mighty loss in their war against Ukraine, a former Nato commander has said.

2 mins

Khan Takes A Potshot At The Army: Form Your Own Party

Ex-Pakistan PM accuses the military of meddling in politics

4 mins

Arsenal submit meekly as the title race is all but over

As Roberto De Zerbi blew mocking kisses at someone in the crowd, with them goes the 2022-23 Premier League. Manchester City are now just one win from a third successive title but that is almost immaterial because Arsenal have lost all will, as well as this potentially decisive game. A supposedly tight title race could well end next weekend with more than two games to play.

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