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As a non-levy paying employer, if you recruit an apprentice aged under 25, your business could benefit from: £2,000 hiring payment when taking on a new employee, aged under 25, who starts an apprenticeship from 1 October 2026 £1,000 additional payment for apprentices...

Autumn Budget 2025: Key Updates for Apprenticeships, Skills & Employer Training   The Autumn Budget, announced on 26 November 2025, introduced several measures that will influence apprenticeship funding, skills development and training opportunities over the...

Labour Announces New Apprenticeship Plans   The Labour government has recently unveiled its apprenticeship strategy, setting out proposals to reshape skills training and ensure apprenticeships play a central role in developing the UK workforce. The approach aims...

We’re proud to announce that Next Step Apprenticeships has been awarded the contract to deliver a Skills Bootcamp in Leadership and Management, as part of the government’s Skills for Life programme. Delivered in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, this...