Control of UK skills funding should be devolved to councils to ensure it is tailored to local jobs and economies, a national network of 28 cities has urged.
A study by Key Cities - published today - said ministers should devolve powers beyond mayoral authorities and into town halls so that bespoke training and job-seeking packages become central to communities.
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