MiLB

A review led by Alan Milburn recommends that young people whose complex disabilities mean they have little prospect of paid employment should get fast-track access to disability benefits. The proposal, reported by The Guardian, is drawing attention to how the benefits system assesses severely disabled claimants, with debate expected over cost, fairness and the pace of reform.

British data centre startup Nscale is preparing a New York IPO valued at around $35 billion, with law firms Latham & Watkins and Milbank leading on the deal. The listing would rank among the largest offerings from a UK-founded tech company on US markets, underlining the growing investor interest in data centre infrastructure driven by artificial intelligence demand.

Milbank has hired a corporate finance counsel from Davis Polk as a partner, according to Bloomberg Law. The move adds strength to Milbank's corporate finance practice and marks another lateral partner hire between two of the top US law firms. Details of the lawyer's name, start date and practice focus were not immediately provided.

Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn says employers should go into primary schools to teach young children about the world of work. The comments, reported by the BBC, argue early exposure to different careers could broaden children's horizons and raise aspirations. The proposal has drawn attention and debate about how young is too young for career-focused teaching.

Minor League Baseball has announced its 2026 award winners and All-Star teams for Triple-A, covering both the International League and the Pacific Coast League. Columbus catcher Cooper Ingle and Albuquerque outfielder Zac Veen were named the Most Valuable Players of their respective leagues. Baseball fans are sharing the full lists of honorees across the minor league community.