The new Education Secretary Gavin Williamson met apprentices in Yorkshire on his first visit in the role.

The 13th annual National Apprenticeship Week will take place from 3 to 7 February 2020.

The new rankings will be independently judged and are expected to rate the top 100 large apprentice employers as well as the top 50 SMEs.

Fifty-seven per cent of parents surveyed agree that an apprenticeship provides a better chance of getting a good job than going to university.

GoLandscape seeks to encourage school leavers to consider a career in landscaping, challenge false perceptions and demonstrate the broad range of skills that are used within the industry