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Apprenticeship changes from August 2026: 16–24s now 100% government funded

Major apprenticeship reforms took effect on 1 August 2026. Apprentices aged 16–24 are now fully government funded for most employers, levy funds expire twice as fast, and a £2,000 hiring payment arrives in October.

25 August 2026 Read more