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- 1Report urges fast-track disability benefits for severely disabled young people●https://www. theguardian.com/society/2026/s ep/26/severely-disabled-young-people-fast-track-benefits-milburn . "Young pe
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.
- 2British data centre startup Nscale files for $35bn New York IPO▼Latham, Milbank lead on British data centre startup Nscale’s $35bn New York IPO
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.
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Alan Milburn is making headlines over criticism of a government-backed proposal to introduce work-readiness and careers-related learning in primary schools, including for children as young as four. A report in the Metro describes the plan as 'pointless', arguing that preparing reception-age children for the world of work is inappropriate and that the focus should remain on play and early development rather than employability skills.
- 4Milbank Recruits Davis Polk Corporate Finance Counsel as Partner▼Milbank Hires Davis Polk Corporate Finance Counsel as Partner
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.
- 5Milburn and Landreth Open Black and Gold Invitational With Wins▼Milburn, Landreth Grab Wins to Open Black and Gold Invitational
Milburn and Landreth each earned victories as competition opened at the Black and Gold Invitational, according to Ole Miss athletics. The early wins give the pair momentum heading into the rest of the weekend tournament, which brings together collegiate players for fall-season match play.
- 6Milburn: Employers should teach primary-age children about work●Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr2kwlw0p3v9o?a
Former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn says employers should visit primary schools and teach young children about the world of work, arguing earlier exposure helps raise aspirations and prepares pupils for future careers. The proposal touches on ongoing debates about the role of business in education and how schools prepare children for employment.
- 7MiLB names 2026 Triple-A award winners and All-Star teams●# MiLB has announced the 2026 award winners & All-Star teams for the Triple-A, spanning both the International & Pacific
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.