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Miliband unveils apprenticeships pledge ahead of election

A Labour government would guarantee an apprenticeship place to any school-leaver who gets the required grades, Ed Miliband announced as he set out his plan for boosting the UK's prosperity.

The Labour leader warned that the Tory "long-term economic plan" is working for a "handful" of people at the top, while his rival vision would champion the needs of working families.

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Miliband faces receipt questions during business speech

Labour promised to guarantee apprenticeships for school leavers if they win the General Election as leader Ed Miliband launched his campaign to woo business today.

But at a time when Labour is trying to gain support from business leaders, the party was also criticised for "failing to understand" small business after a row about cash-in-hand receipts.

ITV News Political Correspondent Lewis Vaughan Jones reports.

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