22-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com

The UK’s biggest university is a private company

Supporters say franchised providers widen access to further education, but others doubt the real value of their ‘no frills’ courses

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New UK energy secretary previously called for acceleration of net zero target

Investors could do with their own ‘Number 10 North’

MPs call on Burnham to extend employer tax break for under-25s

New prime minister’s ‘Number 10 North’ is already up and running

Shares in UK defence groups rise on hopes Healey will boost military spending

Andy Burnham’s cabinet: who’s in, who’s out?

Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance

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Axing UK science department risks slower policymaking, say tech leaders

Ann Widdecombe died after being ‘struck 21 times with hammer’

Six foolish mistakes for the new chancellor to avoid

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Lack of UK jobs growth highlights challenges for Burnham

Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government