A new clearing-style system will be introduced to match young people who miss out on an apprenticeship with alternative placements, the government announced. The online platform, similar to university and college clearing, aims to provide information about available roles in chosen areas of interest, according to BBC Business.
The pilot scheme is intended to make apprenticeships easier to navigate and more appealing to young people. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said "outdated assumptions about how to make it into a successful career" have held young people back.
In other news, the number of abandoned oil tankers and other commercial ships around the world has increased significantly over the past year, according to BBC Business. The reasons for this spike and the human impact on affected merchant sailors are under scrutiny. Ivan, a senior deck officer on an abandoned oil tanker outside of China's territorial waters, reported shortages of essential supplies. "We had a shortage of meat, grain, fish, simple things for survival," he said.
Meanwhile, the demand for luxury private jets in Asia is on the rise, as plane makers chase the region's super-rich. The Singapore Airshow showcased aircraft like Gulfstream's G700, drawing large crowds. Sales conversations are still taking place on board, as customers consider aircraft that can cost tens of millions of dollars, according to BBC Business.
On the British High Street, US-style fried chicken shops are opening at a faster rate than all other fast food outlets. This youth-driven craze is transforming the British takeaway scene, according to BBC Business. Nursing student Sumayyah Zara Sillah, who enjoys the food, said, "I try to be healthy, but I like it so much."
In Wolverhampton, a voluntary group is seeking more volunteer drivers to deliver free meals to nearly a thousand people in need each week. Friends of Di's Kitchen (FODK) needs drivers to help deliver food for up to two hours on Thursday afternoons, according to BBC Business. Jan Kellond, who runs FODK, said they needed the help.
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