UK retailers to offer 100,000 work placements for young people
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UK retailers to offer 100,000 work placements for young people

8 Sep 2026 · Originally published 8 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK retailers to create 100,000 placements for young people out of work
More than 40 retailers, including John Lewis and M&S, are partnering with the DWP to provide short-term placements for 18- to 24-year-olds not in education or employment. The initiative aims to break the cycle of worklessness by providing young people with the initial experience and skills needed to secure permanent roles.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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