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Police take no further action over Polanski sharing Farage guillotine image

Scotland Yard says threshold not met for criminal action against Green leader, who has refused to apologise to his Reform rival

The Guardian - UK

Zack Polanski repeatedly refuses to apologise for 'making plans for Nigel' guillotine T-shirt post

‘If Nigel Farage wants to apologise for all the times that he’s put other people in danger, then I’ll be happy to make an apology’ - Zack Polanski

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski admits guillotine post was ‘mistake’ but refuses to apologise to Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage said the Green Party leader ‘must face the consequences of his appalling decisions’

The Independent UK

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Polanski crisis deepens as Green leader faces misconduct probe over Farage 'incitement to murder' post

Mounting pressure on Green leader over controversial Instagram post as Met Police ‘conduct enquiries’

Evening Standard

Universal Credit top-up for teenagers to avoid apprenticeship 'cliff edge'

HOUSEHOLDS receiving Universal Credit are set to get access to more money to help teenagers take on apprenticeships.

The National (Scotland)

Parents on universal credit offered up to £4,500 a year to help teenagers into apprenticeships

Ministers believe fewer young people will be discouraged from applying for apprenticeships for fear their family might lose out on benefits

The Independent UK

Young people ‘expected’ to engage with new work support, says McFadden

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary echoes Andy Burnham as he announces funds to stop families in England losing benefits

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UK's Andy Burnham outlines youth training overhaul as AI reshapes jobs market

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced new technical education plans. These programs will combine academic study with employer-led projects. New pathways will be rolled out nationally starting in 2028. This initiative aims to address rising youth unemployment and prepare workers. AI advancements are increasing demand for new technical skills across…

The Economic Times

Polanski image row prompts call for politicians to be ‘careful’ on social media

Minister Pat McFadden told Sky News people could ‘make mistakes’ and it was for the police to decide if any action was needed.

Evening Standard

‘No plans’ for 10% death tax to fund social care reform, government says

The new prime minister has promised to use ‘whatever political capital I have’ to reform social care, insisting he would not leave office without making ‘substantial’ change to the system.

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham 'death tax': Minister leaves door open to 10% levy on inheritances to tackle social care crisis

The new Prime Minister has long pledged to improve the nation’s social care system

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham suggests stricter benefit conditions to cut welfare bill

The Prime Minister said ‘we’ve got to get really serious’ about slashing the ballooning costs.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to make it harder for people to claim benefits as he vows to ‘get serious’ about cutting welfare bill

New prime minister has also warned that ‘the NHS will collapse’ unless he fixes social care

The Independent UK

Why Burnham can succeed on slashing the welfare bill where Starmer failed

NEWS ANALYSIS: As Andy Burnham admits he is preparing to make some benefits ‘conditional’, political editor David Maddox looks at the politics of the Labour Party and when the new PM is taking a big but necessary risk

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The National (Scotland)

How many of Andy Burnham's Cabinet are Labour Friends of Israel backers? See the list

MORE than a third of Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet are supporters of an influential Labour Party pro-Israel lobbying group, The National can reveal.

Evening Standard

A look at Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister

His first day began with an official audience with the King at Buckingham Palace before delivering his first address as PM outside No 10.

The Independent UK

Who has Andy Burnham picked to be in his Cabinet?

Here, the Press Association looks at the appointments to Andy Burnham’s Cabinet so far.

The Independent UK

Pat McFadden says Labour must stop ‘simple writing a cheque’ for benefit claimants

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The Independent UK

Labour must stop just ‘writing a cheque’ for benefit claimants, top minister says

Andy Burnham is said to be preparing to try to reform the welfare system as Pat McFadden said the government ‘owes people more’ than simply ‘writing a cheque’

The Guardian - UK

Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden

Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviews

The Independent UK

Full list of Labour MPs to nominate Andy Burnham – including 18 members of Starmer’s cabinet

Ed Miliband, Chief Whip Jonathan Reynolds and Chief Secretary Darren Jones are among those who have put their names behind Mr Burnham

The Independent UK

Shabana Mahmood tipped for chancellor as John Healey in frame for Home Office

IN THE ROOM: The Independent understands that Mahmood is now among the leading names being discussed for the Treasury, while Healey is being spoken of in Westminster as the frontrunner to take over at the Home Office if she is moved, writes Maja Anushka

The Guardian - UK

British firms to get £3,000 for every long-term jobless youngster they hire

Scheme aims to help 60,000 people aged 18-24 into work under plans to cut welfare bill and tackle youth jobs crisis

The National (Scotland)

Labour urged to 'come clean' after 'disgraceful' drinks invite for paedo-linked peer

Keir Starmer has been urged to 'clean' over how and why a now suspended paedo-linked Labour peer was spotted in attendance at an event…

Evening Standard

‘Young people aren't snowflakes and shirkers', insists minister as youth unemployment crisis sweeps London

The capital's youth unemployment rate is the highest in the country at almost 25%

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