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Why Starmer hired key-cutting boss as prisons minister

James Timpson has made a name for himself hiring hundreds of former prisoners.

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Why Starmer hired key-cutting boss as prisons minister

James Timpson has made a name for himself hiring hundreds of former prisoners.

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Shares in housebuilders rise on back of Labour win

The party has pledged to reform the planning system, although some have warned that doing so will not be easy.

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Reeves: ‘There’s not a huge amount of money’

The new chancellor says she has inherited a depleted economy that will create a “challenge” for Labour.

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Rachel Reeves: Who is the UK’s new chancellor?

In her maiden speech in the Commons in 2010, she vowed to fight for "jobs, growth and prosperity".

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Rachel Reeves: Who is the UK’s new chancellor?

In her maiden speech in the Commons in 2010, she vowed to fight for "jobs, growth and prosperity".

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US jobs growth in June beats expectations

US markets remain optimistic the Fed could start cutting rates later this year.

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US jobs growth in June beats expectations

US markets remain optimistic the Fed could start cutting rates later this year.

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Reeves: ‘There’s not a huge amount of money’

The new chancellor says she has inherited a depleted economy that will create a “challenge” for Labour.

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Faisal Islam: Labour must act now to reboot the economy

The cautious approach Labour took in the election campaign of not offering a lot cannot last into government, says the BBC's economics editor.

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