?The number of apprenticeship starts has dropped significantly since last year, calling into question the effectiveness of the apprenticeship levy

A year on from the introduction of the levy we ask two organisations for their thoughts

We explore the apprenticeship levy’s teething problems a year in, and where employers would like to see changes

?The government has released data showing a drop in apprenticeship starts

Courses incorrectly labelled as apprenticeships account for nearly 40% of such training designed by employers in recent years, a report by Reform has found

A year on since it was introduced, a number of barriers are deterring employers from utilising the apprenticeship levy

Experts hopeful but cautious about investment pledges on apprenticeships and T-Levels

Deeply ingrained stereotypes mean apprenticeships have been dismissed by senior managers

At the start of National Apprenticeship Week research highlights that young people are being shut out by low pay

Managers and the public back the apprenticeship levy but there are concerns around the number of apprentice starts

From January any employer paying the levy can offer the opportunity to get an MBA through an apprenticeship

We need to allow some time for the kinks to be straightened out and for employers to take advantage of the levy