Burnham warns of youth employment and education crisis in the UK
Andy Burnham calls for a rethink of support for young people outside work, education and training, as the BBC reports planned apprenticeship and placement opportunities.
Category: UK
Police investigate allegations against Reform UK mayor over sexualised images
Police are investigating allegations that Luke Campbell showed a colleague sexualised images of himself, the Guardian reports. The mayor denies the allegations.
Microsoft pulls out of Essex AI data centre deal over power supply concerns
Microsoft has withdrawn from a deal for an AI data centre in Loughton over power concerns, the Guardian reports. Nscale says it remains committed to the project.
Polanski will not seek to repeal Greens’ Zionism motion but wants changes
The Green leader will not seek to repeal the motion describing Zionism as racism, but wants to amend its position on the future of Israel and Palestine.
Nearly £140m for urgent NHS care in England as government announces winter investment
The government has announced nearly £140 million for 14 urgent NHS care projects in England, but the announcement does not mean all will be ready before winter.
A Car Over £40,000? When the UK’s ‘Luxury Car Tax’ Really Applies
An on-the-road price over £40,000 does not always mean extra tax. Worked examples explain list prices, discounts, EV thresholds and the used-car supplement trap.
Guardian: employers could pay towards training older apprentices in England
Employers in England could cover 25% of older apprentices’ training costs, the Guardian reports. The proposal has not been approved.
German investigation covers London hospital cyberattack as suspect held
A German investigation into a suspected Qilin member covers the Synnovis attack, the BBC reports. The 2024 cyberattack disrupted London hospital services.
France backs conditional inclusion of UK car industry in ‘Made in Europe’ plan
France has backed conditional inclusion of Britain’s car industry in ‘Made in Europe’, The Guardian reports. Participation would require alignment with parts of EU trade policy.
Conservative politician backs five-year minimum wage freeze
Andrew Sharpe has backed a five-year National Living Wage freeze. The report forecasts more jobs for young people, but lower purchasing power for workers.
Burnham to propose greater powers for Scotland’s regions and cities
Andy Burnham is expected to invite the Scottish government to discuss transferring powers to regions and cities, the Guardian reports. It is a proposal, not an agreed reform.
Ofgem considers bringing back payments between energy suppliers when customers switch
Ofgem is consulting on bringing back payments between energy suppliers when customers switch. Martin Lewis warns the proposal could weaken competition.
