The 10 most sought after apprenticeships in the UK

Demand for apprenticeships has soared in the past 12 months, with a 47 per cent growth in applications year on year, according to new research.

To mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week, here are the industries which are the most popular with budding apprentices:

1. Business and administration

2. IT and telecoms

3. Retail and commercial enterprise

4. Engineering

5. Construction and property

6. Manufacturing

7. Arts and media

8. Education and training

9. Legal

10. Health and public services