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Guido Fawkes28 May 2026

Number of Young People Not in Employment, Education or Training Passes 1 Million

New ONS figures show the number of 16 to 24 year olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) has passed a million. There are now 1,012,000 young people classed as NEET in the UK, up 89,000 on the year and 55,000 on the quarter. That is 13.5% of all 16 to 24 year olds,…

Education
Express Politics28 May 2026

Ed Miliband just went too far - even Keir Starmer has had enough now

Ed Miliband has finally united the Labour Party and the country. Against him.

The Guardian Politics28 May 2026

Minimum wage rise has made it difficult for employers to hire young people, says Alan Milburn – UK politics live

Government-commissioned report on young people not in employment, education or training to be published by review chair Milburn today Good morning. For the second day in a row, the Westminster news is dominated by the thoughts of a leading Labour figure from the Tony Blair. But this time it’s an intervention commissioned, and welcomed, by Keir Starmer’s government. Alan Milburn, who has health secretary under Tony Blair, once seen as a future PM, and later chair of the Social Mobility Commisson,

PoliticsEducation
The Guardian Politics28 May 2026

Brexit red tape on food exports to be scrapped under UK-EU reset deal

Agreement affecting meat, plants and packaging promises to end paperwork ‘hell’ and border delays from 2027 Business live – latest updates Brexit red tape affecting UK food exports to the EU, including fresh sausages and burgers, will be scrapped from mid-2027 in the first confirmed result of Keir Starmer’s “reset” negotiations with Brussels, the government has announced. When the rules come into force, exporters of meat – whether fresh, frozen or processed – will no longer require costly vete

Immigration
Guido Fawkes28 May 2026

WATCH: New Labour Grandee Milburn Attacks Reeves’ Tax & Wage Rises in Youth Jobs Crisis

Alan Milburn, former New Labour Health Secretary commissioned by Pat McFadden to produce a report on youth unemployment, has attacked Labour’s tax and wage policies for exacerbating the crisis. His report, out today, suggests there will be 1.25 million young people out of work by 2030… Asked on Sky News about government policies making it…

Economy
BBC Politics28 May 2026

UK at risk of 'lost generation' of young people without work, report warns

One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, according to a major review.

Defence
BBC Politics28 May 2026

I will find solution to M4 congestion, first minister says

Rhun ap Iorwerth said the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport are an "economic problem for Wales".

Economy
Express Politics28 May 2026

London Mayor Sadiq Khan shares photo from his Hajj pilgrimage

The 55-year-old politician showed himself in Mecca taking part in the annual Muslim pilgrimage.

The Guardian Politics28 May 2026

Mitigating Mandelson risks would have been impossible, says former MI6 chief

Vetting of former UK ambassador to Washington warned of ties to senior figures in China, Russia and Israel A former head of MI6 has said it would have been “totally impossible” for the Foreign Office to put in place mitigations to manage Peter Mandelson’s associations with senior figures in China, Russia and Israel when he was the UK’s ambassador to the US. On Wednesday, the Guardian revealed some of the concerns that contributed to security officials recommending that Mandelson be denied develo

Defence
Express Politics28 May 2026

Labour welfare bonanza will lead to ‘lost generation’ of young people, report says

Former cabinet minister Alan Milburn will share his findings with the Labour party today.

Politics
BBC Politics28 May 2026

Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre

The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.

Express Politics28 May 2026

Politics LIVE: Youth joblessness could hit 1.25 million in 'lost generation'

Government announcement expected today as warnings of a 'lost generation' emerge with youth joblessness potentially hitting 1.25 million within five years.

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