Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
· Michael Race
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· RT
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· RT
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· Emir Nader
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· RT
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· BBC News
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· RT
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· RT
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