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PM to unveil apprenticeships

David Cameron is set to unveil a new generation of apprenticeships designed to drive down youth unemployment and make vocational training an attractive choice. More than 60 leading businesses in the UK have signed up to deliver the new-style schemes.

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PM to frame 'new era of apprentices' with reforms

Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to frame the "new era of apprentices" as part of the Government's efforts to consolidate the growth now returning to the UK economy in a speech later today.

During a visit to the Mini factory in Oxford, he is expected to say: "We know that the economy is turning a corner; GDP figures last week showed the third consecutive quarter of growth and we know we have record levels of employment.

Prime Minister David Cameron is set to unveil a new generation of apprenticeships. Credit: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

"But we cannot for one moment be complacent. I'm determined we finish the job we started."

Mr Cameron will tell trainees at the plant that the reforms will make a "massive difference" to the lives of thousands of young people by ensuring UK companies provide "the best apprenticeships in the world".

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