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UK apprenticeship, benefits & tax reform rollout

2 clusters · 120 sources · last updated

Latest: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pivots youth policy toward vocational training

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expanded his overhaul of technical education and welfare support. Schools in England may now offer industry‑linked technical pathways from Year 10 (age 14), letting pupils combine core sub

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UK youth unemployment & NEET crisis deepens

25 clusters · 83 sources · last updated

Latest: UK government unveils £1.3bn apprenticeship and technical training support package

Late‑May 2026 data showed a 13.5 % NEET rate among 16‑ to‑24‑year‑olds, prompting a £2.5 billion Youth Guarantee and AI‑focused job schemes. London’s youth unemployment stayed above 22 %, while Scotland’s lower figure wa

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Cost‑of‑living crisis in UK and allies

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Households Face Rising Summer Costs in the US and UK

Mid‑2026 surveys showed the cost‑of‑living squeeze deepening into severe food insecurity. In Australia, more than nine‑tenths of emergency‑aid seekers reported skipping meals, with many relying on food bins or spoiled it

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