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World58,000 18-year-olds in England miss exam results due to education dropout
Nearly 58,000 18-year-olds in England will not receive exam results this week after leaving education or training, according to Department for Education estimates. The figure emerges as official data shows over one million 16-24-year-olds were neither working nor in education between January and March.
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WorldParents on Benefits to Get Up To £4,500 for Apprenticeships
Families receiving benefits could gain up to £4,500 annually to support children starting apprenticeships. This initiative, funded by a £30m levy pot, seeks to remove financial barriers and address the high number of young people not in education, employment, or training.
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WorldDudley youth unemployment rate hits 21.5%
Dudley has recorded a NEET and 'not known' rate of 21.5% among young people, far above the national average. This comes as youth service expenditure in the West Midlands has fallen by approximately 88% between 2011 and 2022.
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WorldCoastal Youth Face Poverty and Lack of Opportunity
Young people in coastal towns across England and Wales are experiencing higher rates of poverty and fewer employment prospects. A significant decline in youth service funding and a lack of opportunities contribute to widespread NEET figures.
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