UK flagship apprenticeship scheme enrolls only 160 in 8 months, far off 30k target

The UK government's flagship foundation apprenticeship scheme has enrolled only 160 young people in its first eight months, against a target of 30,000 starts by the end of parliament. A Fabian Society report warns the 'skills revolution' to tackle youth unemployment is at risk. The shortfall suggests policy implementation failure, potentially undermining a key Labour pledge.