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Reform UK Plans Tax Rebates To Expand Apprenticeships

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PublishedAugust 20, 2026
Reform UK has proposed a policy to support apprenticeships in the UK. The party wants the government to offer tax rebates to companies that take on apprentices. The goal is to make it cheaper for firms to hire trainees and to increase the number of apprenticeship places. Reform UK argues that apprenticeships are a practical way for young people to gain real work skills. It also says this approach can help reduce barriers between education and employment. The proposal was reported by the BBC Business. The article also refers to Suella Braverman, who made remarks about students and universities, including a warning to avoid being “ripped off.”
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