1. Number of payrolled workers in UK fell by 78,000 ahead of budget tax rise

   The Guardian » 4 days ago

   Wages rise 5.9% in three months to February, while unemployment unchanged at 4.4%...

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1. JD Vance says US hopeful of ‘great’ trade deal with UK

   The Guardian » 4 days ago

   Vice-president says Donald Trump ‘loves’ the UK and there is good chance of reaching mutually beneficial agreementThe US is optimistic it can negotiate a “great” trade deal with the UK, JD Vance has said.Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports...

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1. UK business confidence falls to lowest level in over two years, survey shows

   The Guardian » 4 days ago

   Accountants’ institute says first quarter of 2025 was ‘harrowing’ for companies amid tax rises and US tariffsUK business confidence has fallen to the lowest level for more than two years amid growing concern over tax rises and Donald Trump’s escalating trade war, accordin...

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1. To understand this government, look at who it bailed out – and the flailing UK sector it didn’t | Gaby Hinsliff

   The Guardian » 4 days ago

   Universities, a key plank of our economy, face a bonfire of jobs. But are they the jobs Starmer wants to be seen to be saving?It’s hard to get romantic about the death of office jobs.Nobody waxes lyrical about the glory days of working in payroll, and B...

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   'Don't take too long to do right thing' - Hillsborough mum's plea to PM

   BBC » 4 days ago

   On the 36th anniversary of Hillsborough Margaret Aspinall calls for the strongest new legislation....

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   A1 dualling hit by lack of government 'enthusiasm'

   BBC » 4 days ago

   The axed scheme to upgrade a 13-mile (20km) stretch is discussed at a Northumberland hustings event....

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1. 'Likely' British Steel will be nationalised, says business secretary

   Sky News » 4 days ago

   Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has said it is "likely" that British Steel will be nationalised....

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1. On Britain’s election battleground, I learned what people want from Starmer: the change he promised them | Polly Toynbee

   The Guardian » 1 week ago

   With a byelection looming, the focus is on Runcorn where people voted for Labour in great numbers last year – but so far they feel short-changedCrises suit him – whether in Southport, Ukraine or the White House. Facing the headwinds of the Donald Trump storm, Keir Starmer...

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   Green Party aims for 'record-breaking' local elections

   BBC » 1 week ago

   The Greens argue they offer credible "positive change" compared to "old tired parties"....

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   Labour MPs call for digital IDs to tackle migration

   BBC » 1 week ago

   The MPs say digtal ID would help counter illegal off-the-books employment, in an open letter....

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