The UK government announced changes to its apprenticeship funding, focusing resources on under-21s. Funding for level 7 apprenticeships (equivalent to a master's degree) will be scrapped, impacting postgraduate training and NHS programs. This shift aims to increase training opportunities for younger adults, with 120,000 new places promised, partially funded by increased charges on non-UK hires. While the government highlights investment in young people's skills, critics warn of damage to public services and limited opportunities for those not attending university.

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