by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
HM Treasury have provided a comparison of independent forecasts for the UK economy in September 2024. This month’s edition of the forecast comparison contains 16 new forecasts, all of which were received between 1st – 13th September 2024, as well as short-term...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
The New Towns Taskforce, led by Sir Michael Lyons, will recommend sites for new towns within the next year to enhance economic growth and address the housing crisis. This initiative is a key part of the government’s strategy to provide necessary homes and...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
International skills charity and SCTP member, NOCN Group, has released a report analysing the global construction skills landscape and its impact on the UK’s economic growth. The report highlights the challenges for the new Government in establishing Skills England...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
Alison McGovern MP, Minister for Employment delivered a speech setting out how to get Britain’s labour market and economy working again. She stated, “The truth is, for any individual, you can look at the ups and downs of life and describe why they aren’t...
by Jasmine Griffiths | Sep 22, 2024 | News
The new Labour Government has committed to reform the Apprenticeship Levy (introduced under the Conservatives in 2017) to allow businesses to use a to-be-determined portion of the levy pot on other skills training, through a new ‘Growth and Skills Levy’. This is a...