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.