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KFC pledges to hire young people excluded from work

KFC pledges to hire young people excluded from work

The fast-food chain said it wants to help improve social mobility by giving disadvantaged youngsters more opportunities to work.

Small businesses struggling to get loans needed to grow – survey

Small businesses struggling to get loans needed to grow – survey

Three-fifths of small and medium-sized enterprises said that they currently need funding to ease day-to-day cashflow issues.

Trial launched to identify children at high risk of type 1 diabetes

Trial launched to identify children at high risk of type 1 diabetes

Around 20,000 children, aged three to 13 years, are being invited to take part in the Elsa study in the UK.

Report finds 45% of Scotland’s wealth held by 10% of households

Report finds 45% of Scotland’s wealth held by 10% of households

New research from the Fraser of Allander Institute showed incomes in Scotland have experienced unprecedented stagnation since 2010.

‘Teen mothers can flourish too,’ says top graduate

‘Teen mothers can flourish too,’ says top graduate

Andante Singer graduated from the University of Bristol with her three-year-old son Atticus watching on.

Figures set to show 40,000 migrant crossings into UK this year

Figures set to show 40,000 migrant crossings into UK this year

Border Force officials could be seen bringing groups of people into shore at Dover, Kent, on Saturday.

Nearly half of replanted tropical trees ‘do not survive more than five years’

Nearly half of replanted tropical trees ‘do not survive more than five years’

International experts from 29 universities and research centres analysed data from 176 forest restoration sites.

Ministers across UK told to ‘take notice’ as Scottish Child Payment expanded

Ministers across UK told to ‘take notice’ as Scottish Child Payment expanded

The benefit for low-income families has now been rolled out to those with children under 16.

Thousands of asylum seekers ‘in limbo’ waiting years for Home Office decision

Thousands of asylum seekers ‘in limbo’ waiting years for Home Office decision

The Government is spending £6.8 million a day housing migrants in hotels.

What the papers say – November 13

What the papers say – November 13

Matt Hancock has been accused of neglecting his constituents in favour of appearing on reality television by his local vicar.

Ministers plan to crack down on ‘outrageous’ waste as Chancellor plays Scrooge

Ministers plan to crack down on ‘outrageous’ waste as Chancellor plays Scrooge

Jeremy Hunt has promised a ‘rabbit-free’ statement with a focus on delivering ‘certainty’ to families and businesses following market turmoil.

Minister declares ‘Hotel Britain’ must end to deter ‘asylum shopping’

Minister declares ‘Hotel Britain’ must end to deter ‘asylum shopping’

Robert Jenrick has insisted a move towards more basic accommodation is necessary to remove a ‘pull factor’ for those coming to the UK ‘illegally’.

What is the medical condition that saw Olivia Attwood forced out of the jungle?

What is the medical condition that saw Olivia Attwood forced out of the jungle?

The NHS describes different types of anaemia – iron deficiency anaemia and vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia.

Olivia Attwood reveals blood test result forced her to quit I’m A Celebrity camp

Olivia Attwood reveals blood test result forced her to quit I’m A Celebrity camp

The former Love Island contestant had to leave the show after just 24 hours in the jungle.

Health Secretary says nurses’ pay demands ‘neither reasonable nor affordable’

Health Secretary says nurses’ pay demands ‘neither reasonable nor affordable’

Steve Barclay is ‘saddened’ by the proposed industrial action by the Royal College of Nursing, which he said is in ‘nobody’s best interests’.

Joint Scottish and Welsh calls for additional NHS funding to avert strike action

Joint Scottish and Welsh calls for additional NHS funding to avert strike action

Humza Yousaf and his Welsh counterpart have written to the UK Health Secretary calling for additional funding to avert strike action over the winter.

The Clash and Public Image Ltd co-founder Keith Levene dies aged 65

The Clash and Public Image Ltd co-founder Keith Levene dies aged 65

His guitar work helped pioneer the angular post-punk sound.

Queen’s service and duty praised at Festival of Remembrance

Queen’s service and duty praised at Festival of Remembrance

The King and other members of the royal family attended the event at the Royal Albert Hall.

Hunt: I’m Scrooge with a plan to save Christmas by beating evil inflation

Hunt: I’m Scrooge with a plan to save Christmas by beating evil inflation

The Chancellor has promised a ‘rabbit-free budget’ prioritising ‘honesty’ and ‘sound money’.

Eating testicles in jungle only job worse than being Chancellor – Jeremy Hunt

Eating testicles in jungle only job worse than being Chancellor – Jeremy Hunt

The comment came as Matt Hancock tucked into part of a camel’s penis, sheep’s vagina and cow’s anus.

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