McKinsey & Company study shows that severe mismatch between graduates and the skills businesses need

The manufacturers are looking to recruit to "bring young talent" into the firms.

The defence giant says it is offering 568 places next year.

The TUC calls for better employment opportunities for young people in the UK.

Chancellor Osborne announced number of measures, such as scrapping fuel duty rise, welcomed by business groups.

Britain's opposition hits back at the government ahead of George Osborne's Autumn Statement in parliament.

Institute for Public Policy Research says 'youth guarantee' would lift young people into work.

Major deal benefits the 5,000 workers who will build the new power station.

TUC and the Work Foundation say just one in a hundred young women worked in skilled trades in 2011.

Joe Hart's disastrous form for Manchester City and England leaves Roy Hodgson with little choice but to selected Fraser Forster against Montenegro and Poland

BAE systems, Siemans and Virgin Media express interest in the initiative.

Prime minister tells Conservatives at Manchester he wants to see everyone under 25 earning or learning.

Labour leader Ed Miliband is facing a crucial party conference amid demands for him to reveal more of his planned programme for government.

Business secretary announces funding scheme at Warwick Business School.

The Million Jobs Campaign said under-25s National Insurance break could also save taxpayers £65m.

As youth unemployment edges towards a million, we explore the effect and how to fix it

German chancellor will hold a summit to discuss ways to fight soaring youth jobless rates

Markit eurozone manufacturing PMI hits a 16-month high in June at 48.8.

Europe CEO Richard Holmes says apprenticeships key to fighting soaring jobless rates.

European Union leaders agree on steps to fight youth unemployment and settle deals on banking resolution and budgets.

The world's largest food company will offer thousands of jobs to under-30s by 2016

Chancellor George Osborne has cut £11.5bn more from the public purse - here are the reactions.

Nine apprentices from Innovia Films from Cumbria have been named the country's official 'apprentice team of the year' following a six month challenge against some of the country's leading employers and training providers.

Essex tycoon Simon Dolan talks about his journey from expelled pupil to owning a £100m business empire

Businesses should be incentivised to take on apprenticeships if we want to tackle unemployment, says UKCES Commissioner Scott Johnson

Concept Cupboard's Adam Ball says we must not let our intentions become meaningless rhetoric

Hollande, Enrico Giovannini and Wolfgang Schaeuble call for 'New Deal' to tackle jobless young and save EU.

Amid high British youth jobless rates, self-made Samuel-James Wilson details employment hopes through apprenticeship

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg officially launched a new drive to showcase the creative talents of apprentices and highlight their contribution to some of the country's most well-respected exports, good and services.

BT's £2.5bn fibre rollout project to provide high-speed broadband services across the country.