Businesses employing adult apprentices will now have the power to decide whether a Maths and English qualification should be part of the prescribed course, following a rule change by the government.

Apprentices over the age of 19 will no longer be required to undertake English and maths functional skills qualifications in order to complete their course. Up to 10,000 more apprentices would be able ...

Hiring an apprentice is becoming an increasingly popular way for young people to enter the working world, allowing them to learn a trade and gain valuable on-the-job experience whilst earning a wage.