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BBC Politics3 Jun 2026

MI5 warns Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff

Undercover agents are posing as fake job recruiters to try and identify useful targets, MI5 warns.

Defence
BBC Politics1 Jun 2026

PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told

Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics1 Jun 2026

PM wants delayed defence investment plan published by Nato summit, MPs told

Unions and defence firms warn delays are a "threat" to British jobs, skills and national security.

PoliticsDefence
BBC Politics30 May 2026

Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment

Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

Defence
BBC Politics30 May 2026

Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment

Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".

Defence
BBC Politics28 May 2026

Greens can bring 'hope and joy' says Makerfield by-election candidate

Makerfield by-election Green candidate Saraf Wakefield pledfdaction on two" big buckets of issues"

PoliticsDefenceEnvironment
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 Politics27 May 2026

One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns

A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland

The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Starmer warns of Russian aggression as UK agrees new treaty with Poland

The PM met his Polish counterpart Donald Tusk at RAF Northolt to formalise the agreement.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits

A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Defence
BBC Politics27 May 2026

Typical energy bill to rise by £221 a year from July due to Iran war

Millions of household energy bills governed by Ofgem's price cap will increase in July, the regulator says.

Defence