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UK payroll jobs fall by 145,000 as vacancies sink to lowest level in more than a decade

New ONS figures show UK payrolled employment falling by an estimated 145,000 over the year as vacancies drop to their lowest level outside the Covid period in more than a decade.

By Charlotte Mercer • 15 September 2026 • 4 min read

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Election watchdog warns candidate abuse is changing British politics after May elections

The Electoral Commission has warned that growing abuse and intimidation are changing how candidates participate in British politics following its review of the May 2026 elections in England.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

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UK and US sign new AI and fusion partnership as Government targets 10,000 British jobs

The UK and US have announced a major partnership combining artificial intelligence, advanced computing and fusion research as the Government targets more than 10,000 British fusion-sector jobs by 2030.

Charlotte Mercer • 15 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

SNP

John Swinney predicts Andy Burnham will be 'the last prime minister of the United Kingdom'

John Swinney has predicted that Andy Burnham will be the last prime minister of the United Kingdom as the SNP leader intensifies pressure for another Scottish independence referendum.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Sep 2026 • 5 min read

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Government unveils biggest overhaul of school food in a generation

The Government has unveiled the biggest overhaul of school food in a generation, updating England's school food standards for the first time in more than a decade.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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MPs and peers demand new AI Bill and single regulator as committee warns UK is 'unprepared'

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has called for a comprehensive new AI Bill and a single independent regulator, warning that the UK's existing framework is not equipped to address rapidly developing artificial intelligence risks.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

Reform UK

Farage refuses to say if Reform’s £72m donations will comply with new retrospective funding rules

Nigel Farage has refused to say whether Reform UK's £72 million in donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne will comply with retrospective political funding rules currently passing through Parliament.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

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Government changes rail rules so passengers can switch operators for free after cancellations

Rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will be able to use another participating operator without buying a second ticket under new rules taking effect on 20 September.

Charlotte Mercer • 14 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

Neutral

George Osborne calls for Britain to rejoin EU customs union as he says economy has 'fallen off a cliff'

Former Conservative chancellor George Osborne has renewed his call for Britain to rejoin the EU customs union, arguing the economy has suffered severe damage since Brexit.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 4 min read

Labour

Rayner admits only 'slim chance' Government will deliver 1.5 million homes pledge

Angela Rayner has admitted there is only a slim chance of the Government meeting its target of building 1.5 million homes in England before the next general election.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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Swinney piles pressure on Burnham as nationalist leaders prepare Cardiff constitutional pact

John Swinney, Rhun ap Iorwerth and Michelle O'Neill are expected to meet in Cardiff on Monday as nationalist leaders prepare a joint declaration on self-determination and the UK's constitutional future.

Charlotte Mercer • 13 Sep 2026 • 3 min read

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UK payroll jobs fall by 145,000 as vacancies sink to lowest level in more than a decade

Latest articles

Election watchdog warns candidate abuse is changing British politics after May elections

UK and US sign new AI and fusion partnership as Government targets 10,000 British jobs

John Swinney predicts Andy Burnham will be 'the last prime minister of the United Kingdom'

Government unveils biggest overhaul of school food in a generation

MPs and peers demand new AI Bill and single regulator as committee warns UK is 'unprepared'

Farage refuses to say if Reform’s £72m donations will comply with new retrospective funding rules

Government changes rail rules so passengers can switch operators for free after cancellations

George Osborne calls for Britain to rejoin EU customs union as he says economy has 'fallen off a cliff'

Rayner admits only 'slim chance' Government will deliver 1.5 million homes pledge

Swinney piles pressure on Burnham as nationalist leaders prepare Cardiff constitutional pact

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