Fast-food chain Burger King has become the latest firm to pull out of the government's controversial work experience scheme for jobless people.
Burger King said it withdrew from the scheme following "recent concerns expressed by the public"
It said it had registered to take on youngsters at its Slough headquarters but withdrew due to "public concerns".
Critics say the project is a form of "slave labour" because people work for nothing, while keeping their benefits.
The government said those campaigning against it should think carefully about the consequences of their actions.
Burger King said it registered for the voluntary Get Britain Working programme six weeks ago, but had not recruited anyone since.
"Given the recent concerns expressed by the public we have decided to no longer have any involvement in the programme," it said in a statement.
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