UK's 'apprenticeship penalty' pushes poor young people away from training

The UK government reduces welfare benefits for apprentices from low-income families, discouraging them from pursuing vocational training.

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Government advisers are calling for a review of rules deemed discriminatory against the poorest households.

This financial penalty widens inequality of access to professional training in Britain.

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