Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe Alan Milburn’s latest round of national newspaper interviews has put England’s apprenticeship system in the firing line. The former Labour cabinet minister, who is close to concluding his review into young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), has suggested that his final report could recommend subjecting the £4 billion-a-year levy to a “root and branch” review. The levy was supposed to expand apprenticeships, particularly among young people, while improving quality. Milburn argues that it has succeeded on the latter but failed on the former. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in