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Rights here, rights now

Afternoon all, Parliament’s prorogued, the sun is shining, and interest rates are holding steady. I’d say we’re in for a restful long weekend, except for, you know… The Bank of England shared their predictions for the economy this week – taking into account the war in the Middle East. It’s a triple-whammy of bad news. Higher inflation, higher interest … Continued The post Rights here, rights now appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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Education

Alan Milburn’s NEET diagnosis must lead to local level solutions

Alan Milburn’s NEET diagnosis must lead to local level solutions sam.macrory Fri, 29/05/2026 - 13:52 Local leaders are best placed to support a “lost generation” of young people not in education, employment or training. 5 Comment Ben Paxton Martha Ford Institute for Government Yes Former health secretary Alan Milburn speaks to the media on the publication of the interim Milburn Report into Young People and Work. Public finances Education and skills Welfare Public spending Missions Local gover...

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Economy

The UK electricity market

The UK electricity market jack.sanders Fri, 29/05/2026 - 09:17 How does the electricity market work, and how is the government seeking to change it? 7 Explainer Dan Haile Institute for Government Yes The Prime Minister on an energy site visit. Public finances Energy Energy Security Strategy Economy Cost of living Climate change Labour Starmer government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero No The conflict in the Middle East has created an energy crisis that has increased wholesale pric...

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