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Commons · Question 117984 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 26 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what alternative progression routes he plans to put in place for experienced staff affected by the cut to Level 7 apprenticeship funding who cannot afford postgraduate study but are expected to operate

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 26 Mar 2026

This government has a driving mission to break down barriers to opportunity and is determined to tackle the 40% fall in apprenticeship starts by young people aged under 25 that we’ve seen over the last decade. Since January 2026, the government no longer ...