Sunak pledges to create 20,000 apprenticeships and cut red tape for small firms

Rishi Sunak pledged to create 20,000 new apprenticeships and cut red tape for small businesses during a speech in Warwickshire. The prime minister said the government would fund the apprenticeships for under-21s who place in small businesses. He then said he would cut red tape surrounding business registrations for smaller firms. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Fac