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Why is it so hard for young people to get jobs?
For generations, young people were told education was the key to success. But today, many graduates face a harsh reality: degrees no longer guarantee good jobs. Farooq Mughal explores how rising competition, automation, and systemic barriers are breaking the link...
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The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy – here’s what the experts think
The UK government has published a ten-year strategy outlining how it aims to boost productivity and innovation across eight key sectors of the economy. From the future of AI to energy security and net zero, it’s a broad and ambitious...
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UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold
The UK government’s new energy strategy offers major savings for large manufacturers by cutting green levies and lowering electricity costs. While this may boost industrial competitiveness and support decarbonisation, it largely excludes small businesses. Without broader reforms and targeted support,...
