"The new funding is open to SMEs with up to 250 employees that sell products online. It forms part of Royal Mail Means Business - a nationwide campaign launched to champion UK SMEs and help them grow. The first round of levy gifting, made available in June, supported more than 140 small businesses across sectors ranging from e-commerce, manufacturing and engineering to health and care services. Apprenticeships funded so far cover roles as diverse as marketing, HR, software development and data technicians."
"Eligible SMEs can apply the new funding to any Government-approved apprenticeship course, from industry-specific training to programmes in digital marketing, AI, finance and e-commerce. The initiative is designed to help businesses address skills shortages and build expertise for long-term growth. The scheme was informed by research conducted by Royal Mail with the British Chambers of Commerce earlier this year, which found only a third of SMEs expected to grow in 2025."
Royal Mail is doubling its apprenticeship levy gifting by adding a further £1 million to support small and medium-sized enterprises with up to 250 employees that sell products online. The funding is part of the Royal Mail Means Business campaign and follows an oversubscribed initial £1 million round that supported over 140 small businesses across sectors. Eligible firms can use the funding for any Government-approved apprenticeship, including digital, AI, finance and industry-specific programmes, to tackle skills shortages and build expertise for long-term growth. The scheme aligns with findings that skills gaps threaten SME growth and includes wider SME support measures.
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