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The UK does not have enough construction workers to build the 1.5 million homes the government has promised, industry leaders have warned.

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden prepare to face off in their first debate of the 2024 campaign, it's worth examining the facts behind their claims

Research by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) found groups as diverse as PwC, Airbus, the Trades Union Council and Greenpeace had all made similar demands in recent months for a thought out plan to create better jobs and increase productivity.

Taylor Swift will play three sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium from Friday, before returning to the venue for five nights in August as part of her record-breaking Eras Tour

The Mirror's star columnist, Andy Burnham, says the Tories are "a pathetic shadow of their former selves" as the party remains in thrall to Nigel Farage who is bent on destroying them

Around 2m watched in 35,000 pubs across the UK or at fan zones in Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hastings

Labour's Keir Starmer will vow to get the country building and offer parents better childcare as he pledges to kickstart the economy at his General Election manifesto launch

The sighting comes as NATO ships are currently escorting a Russian naval contingent en route to Cuba - while Russian warships recently conducted drills in the Atlantic

The economy marked a slowdown from growth of 0.4% in March and was dragged down by weaker-than-usual retail sales over Easter and a fall in construction output

'Small businesses are the life blood of the economy and at this general election we have a real chance to reset the landscape', Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden writes

The average rent has increased by £80-per-month compared with a year earlier, an average increase of 6.6% a year, according to property website Zoopla.

Labour leader Keir Starmer unveiled plans for a Freedom to Buy Scheme to help people struggling to save for a large deposit, who can’t rely on cash gifts from their families

Industry chiefs estimate 300 million pints will be served during the Euros this summer - as more than 14 million football fans are believed to flock to their local pubs

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored 52.9 in May, down from 55.0 in April

The Conservative Party's levelling-up scheme by for the country promised to see much-needed funds injected into many left behind parts of the country in a bid to transform them

The choices facing the nation ahead of the general election could not be sharper: while Labour surge ahead with solid promises the Tories are either floundering in their own mess - or on holiday instead of campaigning

GfK's long-running Consumer Confidence Index rose by two points in May as it slowly climbed out of negative territory, with the forecast for personal finances over the next year also rising strongly

Kate has launched a new project that will help parents and young children across the country, but she's never been afraid of admitting her own shortcomings and difficulties as a parent

Britain’s richest leader in modern history is tone-deaf, as is his multi-millionaire Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. People count their pennies and know they’re squeezed under the Tories

China still ranks high as a place to invest, but the share of companies considering an expansion of their operations in the country this year fell to 42%, the lowest ever recorded

The economy grew by 0.6% at the start of this year, but Tory ministers were accused of being 'out of touch' for claiming it as a 'triumph' while families continue to struggle

New home buyer inquiries fell back in April following three months of increases in a row, according to surveyors

Prof Alan Lester countered the claims, saying: 'If Britons had continued to invest in the maintenance of colonial rule and the denial of self-determination to their colonial subjects against their own aggregate material interests for over 300 years, what does that say about the spirit of British entrepreneurship'

The hospitality giant, behind the Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside brands, reported a robust 7.5% rise in like-for-like sales over the year, alongside the launch of new venues

Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has announced a best-price ticket guarantee that will save passengers money and automatic money back if trains are delayed