The Government table amendments to the Employment Rights Bill. On Tuesday 4 March the Government tabled amendments to the Employment Rights Bill following weeks of consultation and responses from business groups, trade unions and wider civil society. These amendments demonstrate the Government’s commitment to working in partnership with businesses...
Read moreThousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, kickstarting local economic growth and innovation. Thousands of small businesses across the country will have more opportunities to win valuable contracts with public sector organisations, kickstarting local economic growth and...
Read moreDrivers in Essex will see faster journeys, as the Government gives £15m for A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange upgrades. As well as shorter car journeys, the upgrades will see improved safety, with the road currently seeing a higher than average number of collisions due to incorrect lane use. The scheme will...
Read moreShorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers. Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements. Rules...
Read moreEducation Secretary and Business Secretary host call with business leaders from a range of key sectors to outline how the Plan for Change will deliver for them. The government will enlist the help of business to help it develop skills opportunities to meet the government’s mission to kickstart economic...
Read moreThousands more apprentice construction workers will be hired each year to build homes and kickstart growth, through new skills hubs funded by industry leaders. 5,000 more construction apprenticeship places will be made available per year thanks to £140m industry investment to get Britain building again. A total of 32...
Read moreRachel Reeves to bang the drum for Britain in visit to New York City and Toronto this week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 5 August set off on a visit to New York and Toronto with the message that Britain is open for business. She will meet with CEOs and...
Read moreBe aware of false claims about deadlines to appeal the 2023 list for business rates. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) is aware of false claims that the deadline for appeals to the 2023 rating lists is 30 June. This is not true. You should be wary of anyone making...
Read moreBoost for small business as VAT threshold raised and rates frozen. On Monday 1 April 2024 small businesses received a boost as the VAT registration threshold is raised from £85,000 to £90,000, and £4.3 billion of business rates relief comes into force. Recognising the inflationary pressures facing small businesses,...
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