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The Manchester roots of Andy Burnham’s skills revolution

An early political dividing line on technical education risks obscuring the case for which he has long argued

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Thames Water saga undermines case for more market solutions

Thames Water creditors and government in stand-off over future

Burnham’s energy challenge: getting more UK households off gas

US designates Palestine Action a ‘terrorist group’

'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says

'Ironing board' train seats to get more cushions, transport secretary says

Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return

Portrait of Ann Widdecombe put up in Parliament for MPs' return

Burnham seeks to bridge gap with nervous business community

After ‘neoliberalism’, Burnham offers business a new deal

Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays

Reform proposes £30 tax rebate for HMRC phone delays

Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge

Reviewing Plaid's first 100 days in charge

Burnham pledges to ‘take pressure off’ business ahead of Budget

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

Britain needs a new way to pay for healthcare

UK household energy bills to hit three-year high from October