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The Guardian understands ministers plan to overhaul Labour's apprenticeship funding scheme to increase the cost of training a worker over the age of 25 in England by 25%, to encourage firms to train young people instead.…
Read moreShare this article: In his Conference speech last month, the Prime Minister told us that his theory of growth includes “retaking control of the essentials that make a place work or not”. Among those essentials, few…
Read moreAnd finally, Brussels’ battle over meat-related names takes an unexpected turn — with bacon-flavoured crisps caught in the crossfire. If you have a question or comment, don’t hesitate! Message us on our WhatsApp here or…
Read moreEr fordert, es brauche gegebenenfalls einen Bundestagsbeschluss, um die illegale Schattenflotte zu stoppen. Zehntausend Kilometer entfernt sucht der Kanzler in Asien nach strategischen Partnern für die Wirtschaft der…
Read moreHelen talks to North of England editor Josh Halliday too about how Abu Dhabi came to Manchester, alleged "sweetheart deals" it struck to own so much land, and a lack of transparency about it all even now. Who ultimately…
Read more“I don’t think you get good policy by just sitting around like nodding dogs.” But they said they “genuinely believe in collective responsibility,” and are “quite relaxed” about the consequences of voting against the…
Read moreWhen tested instead of Philippe as the main centrist candidate, Attal netted just 12%. Raphaël Glucksmann, fresh off his dominant victory in a center-left primary, is holding steady at fourth place with 13% in Cluster…
Read moreThe prime minister has pledged to offer every rough sleeper in England a safe route off the streets or wider support as a central part of his premiership. As he prepared for a Downing Street summit on ending rough…
Read moreAn hour later, Vučić’s abrupt statement was carried simultaneously on all TV channels in Serbia. The moment the news landed, euphoric residents started streaming into central Belgrade, dancing, hugging and chanting Gotov…
Read moreThe energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is ultimately in charge of the decision, and the Guardian reported last week that she was leaning towards rejecting it after granting permission for the smaller Jackdaw gasfield.…
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