England raises apprenticeship costs 25% for workers over 25 from 2027
England's government plans to increase apprenticeship training costs by 25% for workers over 25 to boost youth enrollment, which has fallen 40% over a decade. Under the proposed change to the £4bn annual apprenticeship levy, employers would cover only 75% of costs for older apprentices starting September 2027.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 07:21 UTC
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