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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Cohen

Explained: What is the apprenticeship levy and why is it controversial?

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Millions in taxpayers’ money is being used to part-fund university courses for top executives earning more than £100,000 a year, an investigation by The Independent has revealed.

But what exactly is the levy and why is it controversial? Here we take a look at the history.

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