In light of Apprenticeship Week 2026, we look at how the current system works for apprentices and their employers, and what reforms are on the horizon.

Government announces major reforms to UK apprenticeship system - The government wants to speed up the process for young ...

At the end of 2025, CIMA expressed concern that the UK government’s apprenticeship reforms miss the opportunity to support individuals over the age of 22, causing a setback for social mobility. Joe ...

Government’s proposed apprenticeship reforms spell disaster for construction, says Helen Hewitt, chief executive of the British Woodworking Federation ...

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process ...

Senior industry representatives have urged the government to address issues with its apprenticeship levy, which has been criticised for being needlessly restrictive. An open letter from several ...

University or apprenticeship? Government to invest more in apprenticeships The government is investing more in apprenticeships and the prime minister has said he is "on a mission" to make sure they ...

NATIONAL Apprentice Week starts next week and City of York Council is joining in with the national celebrations to highlight ...