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Firms may pay 25% more to train older apprentices in England

Firms may pay 25% more to train older apprentices in England

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Apprenticeship starts among under-19s have nearly halved in a decade, while almost 1 million young people are out of work, education or training. Ministers are considering making employers cover a quarter of training costs for apprentices aged 25 and over, under plans being developed for England. The change could begin in September 2027.

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