Coronavirus: 'We cannot lose this generation'

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £2bn "kickstart scheme" to create more jobs for young people.

The fund will subsidise six-month work placements for people between 16 and 24, who are at risk of long-term unemployment.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Sunak also announced plans to boost trainee placements and apprenticeship numbers.

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