Marc Bolland, the former chief executive of Marks & Spencer, is appointed to help the UK government address youth unemployment. Multiple outlets report that Bolland’s role involves convening and coordinating leaders from across sectors to support efforts aimed at reducing the number of young people who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). The appointment is linked to a recent review warning of a potential “lost generation” if action is not taken. The Guardian adds that Bolland’s advisory work is designed to help disabled and depressed young people find training or jobs, as part of broader plans to improve access to employment support. The Mirror and BBC both describe the task in terms of getting young people into work, with Bolland leading a summit or convening of business leaders. The Independent also reports the appointment but does not include further detail in the provided excerpt. Across the reports, the common focus is on creating a coordinated response to youth unemployment and NEET rates, drawing on Bolland’s experience from leading M&S and extending that to government-led labour market efforts.