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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says MilburnSat 23rd May 2026 13:00 BST
Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn

Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queuesSat 23rd May 2026 12:04 BST
France suspends extra EU border checks at Dover after hours-long queues

The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared.

Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentencesSat 23rd May 2026 08:23 BST
Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences

The three teenagers were not given custodial sentences for their roles in the rape of two girls.

Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekendSat 23rd May 2026 00:04 BST
Hot weather to intensify in UK over bank holiday weekend

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

UK officials suggested single market for goods with EuropeSat 23rd May 2026 04:47 BST
UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism.

Brewdog founder to give shares in new beer brand to old investorsSat 23rd May 2026 11:32 BST
Brewdog founder to give shares in new beer brand to old investors

James Watt plans to launch a new brand and wants to give shares to those who invested in the Equity for Punks scheme.

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