Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
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"By providing bursaries to those who need them most and fully funding apprenticeship training, we are making sure cost is not the reason someone misses out."
— Pat McFadden , Politician
"I'm glad Burnham agrees: apprenticeships are a good thing, and we need more of them."
— Helen Whately , Politician
"The trend is rising at the moment, so the first thing I've got to do is to stop that rise."
— Andy Burnham , Politician
Key People
Former health secretary who authored the youth engagement report.
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Helen Whately is the Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary.
One of the most qualified picks for chancellor, currently the work and pensions secretary.
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Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.
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