Schools to offer technical subjects from age 14 in England, Burnham says

BBC News Tuesday 28 July 2026, 16:35 UTC 1 min read

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The government wants pupils to take courses like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.

England (LOCATION) Burnham (PERSON) AI (ORG)

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