The Federation of Master Builders says urgent action is needed over apprenticeships
Apprenticeship starts are falling because of the Apprenticeship Levy, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
Department for Education figures show there has been a 24 per cent fall in apprenticeship starts for the 2017/18 academic year compared with the previous academic year.
Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: “Apprenticeships are falling and the Government must take urgent action to reverse the decline.
“If the Government is serious about creating three million quality apprenticeships by 2020, it must ensure the Apprenticeship Levy works for the construction industry.”
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