Political parties must commit to apprenticeship levy reform, says BRC

Apprentices being trained in a bar

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that a reform of the apprenticeship levy is “vital” for the future growth of the economy and has called on the UK’s political parties to commit to this in their manifestos ahead of the general election.

The BRC said in a statement today that political parties must commit to reform to allow retailers across the UK to “ensure the industry is equipped to meet the needs of the economy”.

Changes to the apprenticeship levy would enable retailers to offer 12,000 more apprenticeships, particularly in “more deprived areas”, the consortium added.

 

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