UK parents on benefits offered up to £4,500 incentive for children starting apprenticeships
The UK government is offering up to £4,500 to parents on benefits whose children start apprenticeships. However, the current benefits system creates a perverse incentive that actually discourages parents from supporting their children's apprenticeship choices, as earning from apprenticeships can reduce parental benefit payments.
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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
The UK government is offering up to £4,500 to parents on benefits whose children start apprenticeships. However, the current benefits system creates a perverse incentive that actually discourages parents from supporting their children's apprenticeship choices, as earning from apprenticeships can reduce parental benefit payments.
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