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BBC Politics24 May 2026

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

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BBC Politics24 May 2026

RAF jet carrying defence secretary has signal jammed near Russian border

Pilots on board had to use a different navigation system while the plane's GPS was disabled.

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Express Politics24 May 2026

Fury as most migrants appealing to stay in UK don't even have court date

Tories warn the courts are being used as a "holding pen for illegal immigration".

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The Guardian Politics24 May 2026

Labour to expand youth work experience and training schemes

Announcement comes after Alan Milburn says Britain has neglected generation of young people struggling to access work and training opportunities Ministers are expanding youth work experience and training schemes, after Alan Milburn warned Britain is spending £25 keeping young people on benefits for every £1 spent helping them into work. Pat McFadden, the work and pensions secretary will announce plans for 300,000 extra work experience placements over the next three years as Labour attempts to ta

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Express Politics24 May 2026

Almost 700 migrants cross Channel in 48 hours as 'summer of chaos' warning issued

Hundreds of migrants have made the perilous journey in small boats in the past two days.

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The Guardian Politics24 May 2026

UK supply chain unprepared for major shocks such as war, report warns

Research by National Preparedness Commission calls for ‘worst-case scenario’ planning by European states Britain’s vital supply chains are unprepared for the prospect of a major shock such as war with Russia, and bold steps are needed to catch up with “worst-case scenario” planning by European states, ministers have been warned. Donald Trump’s “America First” transformation of the US, which has made what was once a trusted UK ally a much less reliable partner, should also feed into that planning

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BBC Politics23 May 2026

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.

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BBC Politics23 May 2026

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.

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Sky News Politics23 May 2026

UK faces 'economic catastrophe' unless it adapts to young people rewired by smartphones

The UK is facing an "economic catastrophe" unless it adapts to younger generations who have grown up in a digital world, a former minister has warned.

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The Guardian Politics22 May 2026

The Guardian view on Britain’s coming energy shock: mini-measures won’t suffice | Editorial

Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transition Rachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and relevance. The VAT cuts on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres, free bus rides for the under-16s in England and reduced import tariffs on food are politically useful, but they do not fund

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The Guardian Politics22 May 2026

Wes Streeting insists he can win Labour leadership race despite ‘underdog’ status

In interview with Guardian, former health secretary sets out plans for government, including social care, tax and refugees Wes Streeting has insisted he can win over the Labour left, as he launches a shadow campaign for the party leadership, saying he has “beaten the odds” throughout his life and can do so again. The former health secretary, who called on Keir Starmer to resign as he quit the cabinet last week, warned Labour MPs that drifting on with Starmer in charge risked a Joe Biden situatio

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Guido Fawkes22 May 2026

EXC: Anas Sarwar Refusing to Step Down Until Starmer Does

Guido hears Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar – humiliated at the Scottish Parliament elections – is refusing to step down until Starmer does. Oh dear… Around the time of the 2024 election Labour was almost at parity with the SNP in Scottish polls. By 7 May it suffered a -2.4% swing and only won 17…

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