BBC Politics19 May 2026
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises
The number of UK job vacancies also fell to its lowest level in five years as the initial impact of the Iran war on businesses starts to be seen.
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BBC Politics19 May 2026
Job vacancies fall to lowest level in five years
The unemployment rate was 5% in the three months to March, up from 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.
BBC Politics19 May 2026
Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
Faisal Islam: Burnham seeks to calm markets by committing to fiscal rules
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is looking to manage the markets as well as the Makerfield byelection
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
Burnham pledges not to 're-run' Brexit arguments
The potential leadership challenger says he is not proposing the UK considers rejoining the EU.
BBC Politics18 May 2026
Farage facing new questions over home purchase funding
Reform UK has insisted the £5m party leader Nigel Farage received in April 2024 from crypto-billionaire Christopher Harborne was a gift.
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
Parents could face bigger fines for child's crimes under youth justice shake-up
In the most extreme cases, parents could face jail if they fail to take action to address their child's behaviour.
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BBC Politics18 May 2026
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.
BBC Politics18 May 2026
UK growth forecast upgraded by IMF but risks remain
Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.