This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government

Rejected petition Increase minimum wage for apprentices to make sure their income is 'liveable'

Many apprentices earn far less than £4 an hour. I believe this is unfair as they are still in full -time work, yet do not earn enough to live comfortably. Raising the minimum wage for apprentices will create a higher standard for apprenticeships and encourage more people to take part in them.

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A few apprenticeships to offer up to £400 a week, although they are a select few that are only open to those with University degrees. Some apprenticeships pay as little as £125 a week, which is not enough to live on - especially for 40 hours of work a p/w. Furthermore, parents with a child under 18 lose child benefit if their child works more than 24 hours per week. Raising the wage would protect apprentices and ensure that they are financially secure.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/122218

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