England Exclusive Ministers
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- Alan Milburn's final report on young people out of work has been delayed until after the budget.
- The number of young people not in education, employment or training has risen to almost 1 million.
- The growth and skills levy is a £4bn a year tax used to fund the national apprenticeship system in England.
- Under the proposed changes, funds would cover 75% of the cost for older apprentices, requiring employers to pay the remainder.
- The measure is under consideration for a phased launch starting in September 2027.
- The flagship foundation apprenticeship scheme enrolled 160 young people in its first eight months.
- The Fabian Society thinktank called on ministers to increase the rate of the growth and skills levy to 0.7% to raise an additional £2.5bn.
- The government is introducing a new hiring payment of £2,000 for SMEs that take on an apprentice aged 16 to 24.
