Joe Mayes

Britain will have to wait weeks, if not months, for confirmation that it's getting a new prime minister. And the gears of government are starting to slow as the political drama plays out in Westminster.

Britain will have to wait weeks, if not months, for confirmation that it's getting a new prime minister. And the gears of government are starting to slow as the political drama plays out in Westminster.

The UK is poised to sign a new defense and security pact with Poland, as the NATO allies seek to curb the threat posed by Russia.

A surge in UK youth unemployment risks creating a “lost generation,” according to a government-commissioned review that said urgent action is needed to correct a “whole-system failure.”

(Bloomberg) -- A surge in UK youth unemployment risks creating a “lost generation,” according to a government-commissioned review that said urgent action is needed to correct a “whole-system failure.”

(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to get more young Britons into work or education after a government-commissioned review found “whole-system failure” was driving youth unemployment to historically high levels.

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Shortly before Peter Mandelson was named the UK’s ambassador to the US, he assured the government it was making the right decision.

Andy Burnham canceled a call with hedge fund managers this week that was due to discuss fiscal policy and the bond market, as the would-be UK premier continued his campaign to win a seat in Parliament.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was indignant when a broadcaster challenged him this week over his refusal to spell out wider ambitions for higher office beyond winning the special election he’s fighting.