Rishi Sunak has visited an apprentice training centre in Warwickshire after pledging to introduce 20,000 more apprenticeships.
In a speech delivered at an SME event earlier today, Mr Sunak revealed the government would pay the full cost of apprenticeships for people aged 21 or under at small firms from the 1st of April.
During the visit, he met with young apprentices to discuss their experiences with the training scheme.
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Rishi Sunak said he is "deeply concerned" about a potential Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah. "I've been very consistent that we are deeply concerned about the prospect of a military incursion into Rafah, given the number of civilians that are sheltering there and the importance of that crossing for aid," he added. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has reassured the public following a major data breach at the Ministry of Defence, which impacted a third-party payroll system. "I do want to reassure people the Ministry of Defence has already taken action, removing the network and taking it offline and making sure the people affected are supported in the right way," he said. He refused to be drawn on claims China is behind the data breach, but confirmed defence secretary Grant Shapps will address MPs in the House of Commons later today.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has helped to cook meals and prepare food packages with charity volunteers at a community centre in north London. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted the general election 'isn’t a foregone conclusion' as he vowed to 'fight incredibly hard' for the country. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The results of the next general election are not a "foregone conclusion" according to Rishi Sunak, after his party's slate of defeats in the local elections. Sky News
Rishi Sunak announced his three-step plan to support small businesses, by promising to introduce 20,000 more apprenticeships, fund training for young people and cut red tape for small businesses. The prime minister insisted his plan for economic growth "is starting to work" during the speech at the Small and Medium Enterprises event. "Inflation has more than halved and is falling fast, growth is higher than anyone expected and debt is starting to fall," Mr Sunak said.
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The Duke of Sussex arrived back in the UK this afternoon to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. It comes amid reports Prince Harry will not meet King Charles during his visit. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney has been elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader following the formal resignation of Humza Yousaf on Tuesday. He is expected to be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence cannot be ruled out as speculation continues to grow that China carried out the hack. The defence secretary said there is evidence of “potential failings” of the contractor operating the payroll system that was hacked, “which may have made it easier for the malign actor” to gain access to bank details of veterans. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9% vote share.
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The Queen has visited a primary school in Islington where she opened a new Coronation Library - a day after the first anniversary of the King's historic crowning at Westminster Abbey. During the visit, Her Majesty met with teachers and pupils and watched the school choir perform. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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