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Learn what the apprenticeship levy is, who pays it, how the funds are used and when employers can transfer or lose unused money.

From August 2026, the government is introducing new and enhanced incentive payments for employers hiring apprentices. SMEs hiring under-25s could receive up to £5,000 or more in combined incentives — plus zero training costs. Here is everything you need to know.

Understand what end-point assessment is, what happens at gateway and how apprentices and employers can prepare with less stress.