Unpaid and low-paid internships are increasingly favoring middle-class graduates, according to research from the Sutton Trust. The gap between working-class and middle-class interns has widened, with many students unable to afford unpaid opportunities. The study shows that internships are often found through family connections rather than advertisements, further contributing to the access gap. Labour has proposed banning unpaid internships, but details are yet to be confirmed. Working-class students struggle to balance unpaid internships with the need to work to fund their studies, with many missing out on valuable experiences due to financial constraints.
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USAID cuts threaten 14mn extra deaths by 2030, warns study
Steep cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID) could lead to over 14 million additional deaths by 2030, reversing progress against diseases like HIV/Aids, malaria, and respiratory infections, according to a new Lancet study. The research highlights the dire implications of reduced funding, with estimates suggesting millions of preventable deaths, particularly among vulnerable populations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new study warns that big cuts to US health aid could...
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