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An impact note on the apprenticeship levy is available online: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship-levy/apprenticeship-levy<\/a>.<\/p> <\/p> The levy will apply to all employers in all sectors with a paybill above £3million with no exceptions.<\/p> <\/p> The Government will support all employers in using the levy funds to invest in apprenticeships and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills is working with employers to create apprenticeships across all sectors.<\/p> <\/p> <\/p>"}
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