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The Education Secretary has vowed to answer the “clarion call” of the Neets crisis, as more than 50,000 teenagers will not be receiving results this week. Lucy Powell, who was appointed to the Cabinet role three weeks ago, said she is focused on a “revolution” in technical and vocational pathways to tackle the number of young people not in employment, education or training (Neet). But she made clear she would […]

Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer. As Britain braces for its fifth heatwave, environmental groups have urged the Prime Minister to refuse permission for oil and gas production in two areas of the North Sea, known as Jackdaw and Rosebank, as part of the fight against climate change. But opposition politicians, the oil and gas industry and US […]

Enzo Maresca has said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder’s future. City this week rejected a 45 million euro (£38.5million) offer from Barcelona for the Ballon d’Or winner, with the 30-year-old in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri has also been the subject of interest from Barca’s LaLiga rivals Real Madrid, but it is understood […]

The Irish Government jet involved in the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan from Dubai has landed in Ireland. It comes after the arrest in April in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of the Dublin boxing promoter, who is an alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group. Mr Kinahan, in his late 40s, was detained on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation […]

An Irish Government jet has left Dubai for Dublin, amid the extradition of alleged gangland figure Daniel Kinahan. It comes after the arrest in April in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of the Dublin boxing promoter who is an alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group. Mr Kinahan, in his late 40s, was detained on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged […]

The UK economy is expected to have recorded another quarter of growth as businesses find ways to cope with the fallout of the Iran war, but some industries are coming under increasing pressure, economists think. Figures from the Office for National Statistics published on Thursday are set to show a degree of resilience in the economy in the face of supply chain issues and price pressures linked to the conflict, […]

FIFA has hit out at “a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine” the governing body and president Gianni Infantino over claims surrounding his conduct at UEFA. UEFA confirmed on Saturday a “departure payment” was made to a female employee alleged to have been in a relationship with Infantino when he was the European organisation’s general secretary. The Daily Telegraph reported the woman received a six-figure sum and UEFA confirmed a […]

Barbie has honoured the late Whitney Houston with her very own doll. She joins a number of stars, including David Bowie and Diana Ross, who have been honoured with a doll as part of the Barbie Signature Series. The doll replicates her look from her I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) music video, featuring a pink bodycon midi dress, colourful earrings and white and blue heels, completed with […]

Andy Burnham will kick off a national tour this week to ask the public how the Government can improve their lives. Officials said the Prime Minister would be in “listening mode” as he spends much of the rest of August travelling the country to discuss the cost of living. Having promised to give the public “breathing space”, he is expected to unveil a series of measures intended to help with […]