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Next boss warns over ‘dramatic fall’ in UK entry-level jobs
Next's CEO, Lord Wolfson, warns of a 'dramatic fall' in UK entry-level jobs, citing a surge in applicants per role from 10 to 19 in two years. The comments align with the Milburn report, which is expected to conclude the government has failed to address youth unemployment effectively.
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