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Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules

Government to prioritise job creation in awarding public contracts under new rules
BBC Business Wednesday 05 August 2026, 10:10 UTC 1 min read
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The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.
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