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Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoption scandal

After decades of campaigning by those affected, PM says state ‘did not do enough to protect’ mothers and childrenKeir Starmer has formally apologised for the British state’s role in historic forced adoptions after decades of campaigning by mothers and children...

Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks

City bosses say move would be economically disastrous, but union leaders urge likely new PM to ignore ‘vested interests’Battle lines are being drawn between City bosses and trade unions over a possible tax raid on UK banks to help fund Andy Burnham’s package for...

Starmer to issue formal apology to mothers and children harmed by historic forced adoption policies – UK politics live

Between 1949 and 1976, an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers and placed for adoption in England and WalesGood morning. Keir Starmer is clearing the decks in his last three weeks in office, and today he is going to settle one unresolved issue...