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Aug 20, 2026

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Reform UK has unveiled plans for a 'skills revolution' that would see taxpayers subsidize part of young apprentices' wages through tax rebates to employers. Education spokeswoman Suella Braverman announced the policy, which has drawn criticism regarding the party's stance on higher education.

Aug 20, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Reform UK estimated that its apprenticeship proposals, including the wage credit and retention bonus, would cost between £1.48 billion and nearly £2 billion over five years.
  • ▪Suella Braverman stated that the £2,000 retention bonus is designed to reward apprentice workers who show loyalty to their training employers.
  • ▪Suella Braverman advised students receiving their GCSE results on August 20, 2026, to learn a trade instead of getting "ripped off by the great university scam."

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