It was meant to create hundreds of thousands of jobs for young people who had been hit hardest by the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
But nine months since it was launched only 16,500 people have been hired through the Kickstart Scheme. The government’s target was to create 250,000 jobs through Kickstart and think-tank Resolution Foundation predicted that take-up of the scheme could dramatically exceed that number.
The Department for Work and Pensions is standing by its target and last week promised to ramp up its efforts. It pointed out that the scheme will be aided by the current unlocking of key sectors, including hospitality, culture and leisure.
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Meghan Markle felt shunted in Nottingham Cottage while living in the UK
The royal couple are now living in the US
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Meghan Markle felt shunted off in Nottingham Castle away from Kensington Palace when she moved into Prince Harry s home, it has been claimed.
The Sussexes are currently living in the US as Meghan Markle awaits the birth of her second child.
Readers recollect their most romantic first dates in Nottingham
From romantic strolls.. to a football match
The Odeon cinema was the place for many a first date
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Fans of the TV series First Dates see couples meet in a restaurant in front of the cameras. It set us thinking about where Nottinghamshire Live readers go on their romantic encounters.
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