Liberal Democrat business secretary Vince Cable has revealed plans to increase pay for thousands of apprentices.
The proposal would mean a single national minimum wage for 16-17-year-olds in employment and first year apprentices will be presented to the Low Pay Commission (LPC). The scheme would boost first year apprentices pay by more than £1 an hour. Dr Cable hopes the proposal will draw more young people into apprenticeships. He said: “The…
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