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UK Tories Pledge Employer Tax Cut to Tackle Youth Unemployment

The Conservatives pledged to halve the tax businesses pay on employees in their early 20s as the UK’s main opposition party seeks to restore its reputation for economic competence and tackle a rise in joblessness among young people.

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Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies

The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.

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Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skies

The government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.

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UK Tories Pledge Employer Tax Cut to Tackle Youth Unemployment

The Conservatives pledged to halve the tax businesses pay on employees in their early 20s as the UK’s main opposition party seeks to restore its reputation for economic competence and tackle a rise in joblessness among…

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The Conservatives pledged to halve the tax businesses pay on employees in their early 20s as the UK’s main opposition party seeks to restore its reputation for economic competence and tackle a rise in joblessness among young people.

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