UK youth jobs debate intensifies as retail sector responds
The UK is under renewed scrutiny over support for young people entering work following a government interim report led by Alan Milburn on youth employment.
01 June 2026
01 June 2026
The UK is under renewed scrutiny over support for young people entering work following a government interim report led by Alan Milburn on youth employment.
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The supermarket will apply Ocado’s technology to its website and mobile app, in-store picking operations, and home delivery service.
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