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Badenoch outlines Tories’ biological sex policy as Starmer focuses on defence

Badenoch outlines Tories’ biological sex policy as Starmer focuses on defence BBCCopyright: BBC Badenoch is now asked about what would happen if a transgender woman goes to a rape crisis centre with an amended legal birth certificate that states their legal sex is female – would they be able allowed in? Badenoch says often this… Continue reading Badenoch outlines Tories’ biological sex policy as Starmer focuses on defence

Shein set to file for £50bn London listing – reports

Shein set to file for £50bn London listing – reports Reuters Peter Hoskins Business reporter 11 minutes ago Online fast fashion firm Shein is planning to file paperwork for a potential London share listing as soon as this week, according to reports. An initial public offering (IPO) could value the company at around $66bn (£51.7bn).… Continue reading Shein set to file for £50bn London listing – reports

Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up

Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up Getty Images Josh Parry BBC News 2 hours ago Labour is promising to give businesses more flexibility over how they spend government money currently earmarked for apprenticeships if they win the July election. Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the party will allow businesses to use up to 50% of… Continue reading Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up

Tories pledge cash for towns as Labour pitch benefits plan

Tories pledge cash for towns as Labour pitch benefits plan PA Media Becky Morton Political reporter @beckyrmorton 1 June 2024, 10:27 BST Updated 56 minutes ago The Conservatives have pledged to give 30 towns across the UK £20m each in an expansion of its levelling-up policy, if the party is re-elected. Areas including Tamworth, Halifax,… Continue reading Tories pledge cash for towns as Labour pitch benefits plan

Parties present competing visions for jobs and growth in second weekend of campaign

Parties present competing visions for jobs and growth in second weekend of campaign BBCCopyright: BBC Back to our morning guest line-up, where we’ve just heard from Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary. Before getting into Labour’s policies, Liz Kendall first had to bat off accusations that her party’s leader showed weakness over the Diane Abbott… Continue reading Parties present competing visions for jobs and growth in second weekend of campaign

SNP faces ‘tough challenge’ in election – Swinney

SNP faces ‘tough challenge’ in election – Swinney Chris Mason Political editor @ChrisMasonBBC 26 minutes ago Paul O’Hare BBC Scotland News PA Scotland’s first minister has admitted the SNP faces a “tough challenge” in the upcoming general election. John Swinney said he wants the SNP – which won 48 seats in the last election –… Continue reading SNP faces ‘tough challenge’ in election – Swinney