Lucy Powell vows to tackle Neets crisis as thousands to get no results this week The Education Secretary has vowed to answer the “clarion call” of the Neets crisis, as more than 50,000 teenagers will not be receiving results this week. Lucy Powell, who was appointed to the Cabinet role three weeks ago, said she
Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer. As Britain braces for its fifth heatwave, environmental groups have urged the Prime Minister to refuse permission for oil and gas production in two areas of
Enzo Maresca expects Rodri back in Manchester next week amid transfer rumours Enzo Maresca has said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder’s future. City this week rejected a 45 million euro (£38.5million) offer from Barcelona for the Ballon d’Or winner, with the 30-year-old in the
Irish Government jet involved in Daniel Kinahan extradition lands in Ireland The Irish Government jet involved in the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan from Dubai has landed in Ireland. It comes after the arrest in April in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of the Dublin boxing promoter, who is an alleged leader of
Irish Government jet flying extradited Daniel Kinahan to Dublin An Irish Government jet has left Dubai for Dublin, amid the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan. It comes after the arrest in April in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of the Dublin boxing promoter who is an alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime
UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience The UK economy is expected to have recorded another quarter of growth as businesses find ways to cope with the fallout of the Iran war, but some industries are coming under increasing pressure, economists think. Figures from the Office for National Statistics
FIFA accuses critics of trying to ‘undermine’ Gianni Infantino amid allegations FIFA has hit out at “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA. UEFA confirmed on Saturday a “departure payment” was made to a female employee alleged to have
Whitney Houston honoured with new Barbie doll Barbie has honoured the late Whitney Houston with her very own doll. She joins a number of stars, including David Bowie and Diana Ross, who have been honoured with a doll as part of the Barbie Signature Series. The doll replicates her look from her I Wanna Dance
Burnham to kick off national tour to hear cost-of-living concerns Andy Burnham will kick off a national tour this week to ask the public how the Government can improve their lives. Officials said the Prime Minister would be in “listening mode” as he spends much of the rest of August travelling the country to discuss
Wes Streeting: I’ve experienced more homophobia than ever in past three weeks Wes Streeting said he has experienced more online homophobia since becoming Defence Secretary than in his entire previous career. Speaking at an event at the Edinburgh Fringe, Mr Streeting said he had experienced an “unbelievable volume” of homophobia from people who “cannot cope