Thompsons UK aiming to launch apprenticeship programme in 2019

Building materials company Cemex will run its apprenticeship scheme for the second year running.

Hundreds of millions of pounds raised by employers and intended to pay for apprentices has not been used and has instead paid back to the government, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information act.

Fuel duty will remain frozen this year, announced Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne in his Summer Budget this afternoon, following speculation that it would be increased.