
Former M&S Chief Appointed to Tackle UK Youth Unemployment
The UK government has appointed the former Marks & Spencer chief to lead efforts in tackling the country's youth unemployment crisis. This move aims to leverage private sector expertise to address a significant social issue.
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Ex-M&S chief to help government tackle youth unemployment
Marc Bolland will advise on getting young people into work after a review warned of a "lost generation".
Read full article →Former M&S chief appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment crisis
Key part of Marc Bolland’s government advisory role will be to help disabled or depressed young people find training or job A former chief executive of Marks & Spencer has been appointed as a government jobs adviser in its latest attempt to tackle the growing youth unemployment crisis. Marc Bolland, who oversaw the retail chain from 2010 to 2016, will lead a summit of business leaders, amid warnings that the country risks a “lost generation” without urgent intervention. Continue reading...
By Geraldine McKelvie
Read full article →Starmer hires ex-M&S chief to tackle youth unemployment crisis
Marc Bolland has been tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training after a bombshell report revealed the problem costs £125billion a year
By Millie Cooke
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