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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Harry Taylor

Government announces end of National Citizen Service and launches youth strategy

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said a new youth strategy is needed to help young people combat the challenges caused by mental health issues and social media (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government is to end the National Citizen Service scheme for young people as it launches a consultation on a new strategy for the young in the UK.

The programme was set up by David Cameron’s coalition government as part of its “Big Society” platform. It gives 16 to 17-year-olds volunteering opportunities to help them to gain skills and build their confidence.

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