19-10-2026 06:00 via UK economy

Employers retreat from degree apprenticeships

Companies blame red tape and increased minimum wage regulation for cutting back on earn-as-you-learn opportunities for young people

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UK government waters down proposals for legal migration

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Burnham signals softer tone on legal migration to Britain

EU still ‘traumatised’ by Brexit, says bloc’s chief diplomat

Andy Burnham must show his hand on migration, welfare and the EU

Milburn review will call on Burnham to find billions more for youth employment

BoE set to raise rates to 4% in fight against inflation

BCG hit with tax probe as HMRC steps up scrutiny of consultants

Britain to offer cheaper university fees to EU students at ‘reset’ summit

Unions hit out after Healey signals delay to youth minimum wage pledge

Britain’s welfare ratchet

The new Bristol town that could give Burnham a blueprint for devolution

Scrapping audits for UK start-ups is worth its weight in red tape

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