Petition · Department for Work and Pensions

Make the Apprentice National Minimum Wage means tested

Closed 29 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the Government to ensure that individuals seeking further education as an apprentice (e.g getting a level 3 qualification in childcare) can have a wage that is more appropriate for an their circumstances, as opposed to a single flat minimum wage for all apprentices.
I am 19 years old. My parents are unfortunately dead, I am fairly estranged from my family. And so I have to pay rent. Some of my apprentice colleagues are on the same wage living with parents and do not have to pay a penny toward their living expenses, whilst I am left with almost no money every month. I believe that it would be beneficial to apprentices with limited family support and higher living expenses many people living in circumstances such as this, and worse, to have a slightly higher hourly wage.

Timeline

22 Jan 2026 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jul 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 29
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 22 Jan 2026
Closed 22 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.