Plan to make firms pay more to train older workers than youth apprentices in England
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Apprenticeships category. Published on October 17, 2026 • Originally reported by Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Apprenticeships category. Published on October 17, 2026 • Originally reported by Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Exclusive: Ministers considering overhaul of apprenticeship funding scheme to tackle youth jobs crisis
Employers in England are to be forced to pay more to train an older worker than a youth apprentice under plans being drawn up by the government to tackle the youth jobs crisis.
The Guardian understands ministers plan to overhaul Labour’s apprenticeship funding scheme to increase the cost of training by 25% for a worker over the age of 25 in order to encourage businesses to train young people instead.
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