29 h. ago Jobless benefits claimants up by a million since Labour came to power: Record 8million are on Universal Credit

New figures, published by the Department for Work and Pensions, showed the number of people claiming Universal Credit hit 8 million last month.

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30 h. ago Jobless benefits claimants up by a million since Labour came to power: Record 8million are signed off work

There were 6.9 million people on Universal Credit in July 2024 compared to the 8 million claiming the benefit last month.

Economics

33 h. ago Reeves concedes Government has ‘more to do’ as unemployment at four

The Chancellor insisted Labour had been ‘creating more jobs’ since entering office despite vacancy numbers declining over the last quarter.

Politics

5 d. ago Reform's Olympic mayor Luke Campbell is 'at war' with his staff: Boxing champ, 37, demands officials quit as row explodes over first

Luke Campbell , who won gold for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics , is embroiled in a vicious row at Hull and East Yorkshire combined authority.

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6 d. ago Even Trump’s former Surgeon General has hit out at RFK Jr’s plans to gut vaccine research: ‘Going to cost lives’

Warning comes after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced cuts of nearly $500m in funding for mRNA vaccine projects, the technology that powered two major Covid vaccines

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7 d. ago Ozempic and Wegovy maker ramps up cost cuts to fend off rival jabs

The outgoing chief executive of Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to ramp-up cost cutting 'efficiencies' across the business, as the drugmaker battles to fend off rivals.

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7 d. ago Ozempic and Wegovy maker ramps up cost cuts to fend off rival jabs

The outgoing chief executive of Novo Nordisk has revealed plans to ramp-up cost cutting 'efficiencies' across the business, as the drugmaker battles to fend off rivals.

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9 d. ago Beauty sector faces huge job losses as Labour's tax hikes turn ugly

Industry bosses say the Government's tax hikes are now harming economic growth which will mean fewer jobs available for young people.

Economics

1 week ago Millions will share up to £18bn as FCA unveils car loan compensation scheme

City regulator says motorists should start to get payments in 2026 with ‘most payouts likely to be under £950’Explainer: what the supreme court ruling means for UK motoristsEditorial: Mis-sold loans demand action, not excuses or spinMillions of drivers could be handed a share of up to £18bn in compensation, after the City regulator said it would open a redress scheme for consumers affected by the car finance scandal.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Sunday it planned to consult on the redress scheme, which could cost banks between £9bn and £18bn when it begins paying consumers compensation next year. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Damning numbers show what people think of Welsh Labour in every part of Wales

Of the 1,000 people asked, less than a third thought Labour was doing a good job in Welsh Government

Politics

3 w. ago Reform’s war on net zero plans will cost one million jobs, Labour say

Energy minister Michael Shanks said Reform’s plans are ‘anti-jobs’ and ‘anti-growth’

Economics

3 w. ago Labour accuses Reform of threatening almost one million jobs with net zero plans

Reform deputy leader Richard Tice wrote to energy companies urging them not to invest in the latest round of green energy contracts.

Events

4 w. ago Alexander Dennis: Sir Keir Starmer says Labour is working to avoid 400 Scottish job losses

The Prime Minister has been told more orders need to be placed at the bus manufacturer’s Scottish bases.

Economics

4 w. ago Inside the £7bn secret scramble to save lives after MoD data breach

After a leak from the Ministry of Defence, officials faced a race to keep up to 100,000 Afghans from the Taliban’s clutches – with two years of court fights and rescue plans projected to cost billions, all hidden from MPs and the public. Now, after the lifting of an unprecedented superinjunction, the full story can finally be told. Social affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft reports

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4 w. ago Inside the secret scramble to save lives after MoD data breach

After a leak from the Ministry of Defence, officials faced a race to keep up to 100,000 Afghans from the Taliban’s clutches – with two years of court fights and rescue plans projected to cost billions, all hidden from MPs and the public. Now, after the lifting of an unprecedented superinjunction, the full story can finally be told. Social affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft reports

Society

last month Israel’s military and political leadership clash over proposed camp for Palestinians

Controversial Gaza ‘humanitarian city’ plan, likened to a concentration camp by a former Israeli PM, is hampering ceasefire talks with HamasA feud has broken between the Israeli government and the military over the cost and impact of a planned camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, as politicians attacked former prime minister Ehud Olmert for warning that the project would create a “concentration camp” if it goes ahead.The “humanitarian city” project has become a sticking point in ceasefire talks with Hamas. Israel wants to keep troops stationed across significant parts of Gaza, including the ruins of Rafah city in the south, where defence minister, Israel Katz, says the camp will be built. Continue reading...

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last month Israeli government and military clash over proposed camp for Palestinians

Military opposed to Gaza ‘humanitarian city’ plan, which a former Israeli PM has likened to a concentration campA feud has broken between the Israeli government and the military over the cost and impact of a planned camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, as politicians criticised the former prime minister Ehud Olmert for warning that the project would create a “concentration camp” if it goes ahead.The “humanitarian city” project has become a sticking point in ceasefire talks with Hamas. Israel wants to keep troops stationed across significant parts of Gaza, including the ruins of Rafah city in the south, where the defence minister, Israel Katz, says the camp will be built. Continue reading...

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last month Plans for new road which will bypass flood hit village could cost up to £60m

Pembrokeshire proposals for a road realignment scheme at Newgale, and a far cheaper alternative scheme, are to come under the spotlight at a full council meeting next week

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