Tag: apprenticeships
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Were their degrees wasted? From graduates to fishmonger, livestreamer, tyre mechanic
Are Degrees Somehow Wasted? Rethinking Graduate Paths For many graduates, a degree feels like a passport to a stable future. Yet in today’s economy, a growing number of graduates are carving out careers far from the traditional “career ladder” they studied for. From a fishmonger to a livestreamer, a tyre mechanic to a remote worker,…
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Milburn launches transformative UK review into rising inactivity among young people
Introduction: A new push to tackle youth inactivity Former health secretary Alan Milburn has launched a high-profile UK review aimed at understanding and reversing the rising levels of inactivity among Britain’s young people. With a panel drawn from health, business, and public policy, the inquiry signals a willingness to confront difficult realities and consider radical…
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VoP IBAN Verification and October EU Regulatory Updates
October brings a mix of EU-wide banking rules, digital health measures, and seasonal adjustments that touch households and businesses alike. Foremost among them is the introduction of Verification of Payee (VoP) for euro transfers, a move intended to reduce errors and curb fraud. Alongside this, banks must ensure real-time euro transfers can be sent free…