BBC News:
| Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn | Sat 23rd May 2026 13:00 BST |
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 queues | Sat 23rd May 2026 12:04 BST |
The port said extra checks would be suspended, after travellers faced queues as temperatures soared. | |
| Attorney general to review teen boys' rape sentences | Sat 23rd May 2026 08:23 BST |
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 weekend | Sat 23rd May 2026 00:04 BST |
Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England. | |
| UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe | Sat 23rd May 2026 04:47 BST |
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 investors | Sat 23rd May 2026 11:32 BST |
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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