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Expert perspectives on money management, workforce trends, and the growing gaming sector.

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Pay & Employment  •  October 2026

Apprenticeship Pay 2026: Minimum Wage by Age

Every minimum wage rate from 1 April 2026 in one table, when an apprentice moves from the apprentice rate to their age rate, and the new rates announced for April 2027.

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Funding  •  September 2026

Apprenticeship Levy: What Employers Need to Know

Who pays, how levy funds reach your account, and what the Growth and Skills Levy reforms from 1 August 2026 mean for levy payers and smaller employers.

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Employer Guide  •  September 2026

What Is an Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA)?

How the ATA model works, who does what between the agency, host employer and training provider, what happened to the government register, and how to decide if it suits you.

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Industry Insight  •  May 2026

Smart Bankroll Management: What the Casino Industry Can Teach Us About Financial Discipline

At Encompass Select, we work with organisations across a wide range of sectors. A recurring theme in all of them is the importance of structured financial planning — and the casino industry offers some surprisingly clear lessons.

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Workforce Development  •  May 2026

Digital Skills & Online Gaming: The Apprenticeship Opportunity

The UK online gaming sector is one of the fastest-growing employers of digital talent. We explore how apprenticeship frameworks are helping operators build world-class teams — from compliance to customer experience.

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