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Sixty new jobs are set to be created in McDonald’s restaurants across Greater Manchester this year, the fast food chain said today.

The group is creating at least 2,500 new jobs across the UK in 2012, taking McDonald’s total UK workforce to 90,000.

More than half of the new jobs are expected to go to those under the age of 25 as the group aims to tackle rising unemployment figures amongst young people.

The new jobs build on the 13,500 McDonald’s has created over the last three years as a result of continued growth driven by restaurant investment, extended opening hours, constant menu improvements and new menu options the firm said.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said, “It is fantastic news that McDonald’s is creating 2,500 new jobs in the UK – and that over half of these posts will go to young people.

“McDonald’s has an excellent reputation for developing its staff with training and apprenticeship programmes.

“This invests valuable time and resources to help young people, with little or no experience in the world of work, to develop their skills and confidence.

“In the end, that gives young people a terrific opportunity to move up within the company, or use their experience and training to move into other jobs. It’s a te

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