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UK Defence Contractors Pledge 40,000 Apprenticeships and Jobs Annually
Wes Streeting says the commitment reflects a 'ministry for growth' approach as Labour links higher defence spending to domestic job creation.
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Chiltern Railways becomes sixth train operator to enter UK public ownership
The London Marylebone-to-Birmingham operator is the latest to be nationalised as Labour presses ahead with plans to bring all major passenger rail services under public control by the end of 2027.
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Australian PM faces pressure over interest rates; opposition questions sports funding decisions
Prime Minister told to take responsibility for rate rises as questions mount over health minister's role in sports precinct funding.
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Campaigners Call Labour's New Water Customer Powers a 'Stitch-Up'
Documents show water companies have advised on how a new consumer accountability scheme will work, prompting criticism from campaigners.
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