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21/05/2026

The quick guide to earning, learning, and getting ahead through apprenticeships

Right now, loads of young people want a clear route into work but feel stuck between study, job hunting, and rising costs. Apprenticeships matter because they let you earn money, build real skills, and get experience at the same time. The government says it is putting major funding behind this, with...

21/05/2026

Net migration in the UK fell to 171000 from 331000 in the year to December 2025. The lowest point since 2012.

13/05/2026

Reform UK leaders have floated the idea of “high‑intensity training camps” for young offenders — essentially military‑style boot camps. Richard Tice has pushed it hardest, and Nigel Farage has backed tougher discipline too. Clearly aimed to appeal to those who favour a “short sharp shock”. They have no other youth policies yet.
What Labour says it would do for young people:Labour’s youth plans centre on votes at 16, investment in skills and apprenticeships, rebuilding youth services, and expanding mental‑health support. On housing, Labour says it will build more homes, has strengthened renters’ rights, and ended Section 21 evictions, aiming to make renting more secure and affordable for younger people.

11/05/2026

While the political class is busy talking all things Westminster, I’m continuing to work hard to make life better for residents across the constituency.

22/04/2026

BREAKING...Good news discovered. Experts confirm this is why it never reached the Expressowaillygrafstun....

31/03/2026

⏰You have until April 12th to express your interest.
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28/03/2026

27/03/2026

The rate of change for the better is accellerating so fast.

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11/02/2026

Labour’s delivering £10 million extra for DCC ON TOP of the biggest settlement it's had at any point from 2014–2025.