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- The United Kingdom government announced eight youth hubs across England to provide employment and health services for youths up to 18, deterring crime.
- The hubs will be in Birmingham and Manchester.
- The Home Office reports a 27% drop in knife-enabled homicides since June 2024.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the approach, insisting crime reduction requires certainty of punishment.
- The initiative follows Keir Starmer's pledge to enhance community support for youth.
