New data suggests there were more than 920,000 young people not in work, education or training at the start of 2025.

The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was "derisory".

But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.

The Tory leader says her party "could look at changes" but insists there are "difficulties".

The ONS says the yearly decline in net migration is the biggest numerical drop on record.

Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.

Sir Keir Starmer's migration plans will damage Wales, First Minister Eluned Morgan says.

But the justice secretary says she rejects recommendations for earlier releases of the most serious offenders.

The UK, France and Canada condemned the expanded Israeli military operation in Gaza this week.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.

Arooj Shah says she just wants to "crack on" with working hard for the people of Oldham.

A year on from the election, the government needs to demonstrate delivery to claw back some popularity.

A deal to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands and lease back a key military base has been months in the making.

The move follows political pressure in recent weeks after Labour losses at England's local elections.

At the High Court in Belfast, the Home Office agreed to pay substantial damages, and reasonable legal costs.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.

Grumblings from MPs were exacerbated by local election results, as campaigners reported unhappiness from voters.

Reform insisted the advert featuring clips of a speech by the Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was not racist.

But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.

But the justice secretary says she rejects recommendations for earlier releases of the most serious offenders.