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1 week ago

The Guardian view on rising youth unemployment: regional leaders as well as ministers must take action | Editorial

Youth unemployment among 16-24 year-olds (Neets) reached 957,000, requiring comprehensive reforms including expanded work placements, improved support for those with health conditions, and wider youth guarantee eligibility.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Liz Kendall unveils AI 'Future of Work' unit and pledge to upskill 10 million workers by 2030

The government will create a new cross-department Future of Work Unit, expand its ambition to upskill 10 million workers in AI by 2030, and invest £27 million in a new TechLocal programme aimed at entry-level tech roles, the Science and Technology Secretary has announced. Delivering her first major speech on artificial intelligence at Bloomberg on Wednesday, Liz Kendall set out how the government intends to position Britain to "win for Britain on AI", while supporting workers through the disruption the technology will bring.
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