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Minister defends zero hour contracts ban after warnings of costs to employers

Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith defended the Government’s proposed ban on zero hours contracts, after the warning was published on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Pakistan refuses to take back grooming gang ringleader

A diplomatic row is brewing as Pakistan refuses to accept Shabir Ahmed and is demanding the extradition of two political dissidents in exchange

The Independent UK

Government exploring ‘every route’ to deport grooming gang ringleader – minister

Shabir Ahmed, 73, known to his victims as Daddy, has served 14 years in jail.

Evening Standard

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Rochdale grooming gang leader released from prison as No 10 insists he may be deported

It is understood the Home Office is looking at what can be done in this case and will provide an update in due course

The Independent UK

Minister says Hegseth ‘lacking in class’ over migration comments at D-Day memorial

The US defence secretary used the event to criticise Europe over an ‘invasion’ of migrants

The Independent UK

Hegseth ‘lacking class’ over D-Day migrant ‘invasion’ comments – Jacqui Smith

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth made comments about Europe’s migration crisis while at a D-Day event.

Evening Standard

65,000 young people to be offered defence, clean energy and digital training

The Government announced £175 million for 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges across the country.

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Number of young people not in work, education or training ‘a scandal’ – minister

Skills minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said it is ‘a waste of young lives’ when young people are not in education, employment or training.

Evening Standard

Minister admits government hasn’t tackled small boats crisis as crossings set to hit 50,000

Baroness Jacqui Smith insisted the number of people crossing the Channel was not the current government’s fault

The Independent UK

New law could see universities sanctioned if they fail to uphold free speech

The government says it will ‘not tolerate the silencing of academics or students who voice legitimate views’

The Independent UK

Universities must be more transparent with public money, skills minister says

It comes after reports that two in five universities and colleges in England expect to run at a deficit this year.

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