The Chancellor has announced a £360 million investment package into the UK's life sciences and manufacturing sectors ahead of the Spring Budget. Funding will go to support organisations and projects delivering technological advances in areas that are key to economic growth, such as health … [Read more...]
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DLUHC and RTPI work to recruit next generation of planning officers
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) are taking action to address the shortage of Planning Enforcement Officers across councils nationwide. Enforcement officers work within the planning system to safeguard the public and the … [Read more...]
Employers urged to boost support for autistic people
A government-backed review has outlined how UK employers can do more to support autistic people access and stay in employment. DWP figures have found around 30% of working age autistic people are in employment, compared with half of all disabled people and 8 in 10 non-disabled people, despite the … [Read more...]
UK to host UN-backed centre for circular economy research
The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed centre for the research and development of the circular economy. The establishment of the International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy in the UK recognises the country's existing … [Read more...]
New Occupational Health Taskforce to address rising level of in-work sickness
A new Occupational Health Taskforce has been announced to improve employer awareness of the benefits of occupation health in the workplace. The Taskforce will be chaired by experienced health policy advisor, Dame Carol Black, and produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses, … [Read more...]
Totally Stockport launches #ThisisStockport, a new video for the town centre
The team behind Stockport’s Business Improvement District, have created a new video showcasing the town centre as a vibrant and unique destination. As town centres across the UK face challenging trading conditions, Stockport is experiencing a resurgence. New and quirky cafés, bars and restaurants … [Read more...]
New research highlights salary boost of digital skills bootcamps
Tech skills offered by government-backed Skills Bootcamps can lead to jobs with average salaries exceeding £70,000, new research has revealed. Research from Barclays Eagle Labs and Beauhurst, and funded by DSIT’s Digital Growth Grant reveal that roles in technology overall pay an average of 55% … [Read more...]
Short-term lets rules to be strengthened in planning reforms
Property owners will be required to seek planning permission for future short-term lets under new changes to planning rules proposed by government. The reforms will give local authorities greater powers to limit the proliferation of new short-term lets, such as Airbnb apartments or holiday … [Read more...]
King Charles III banknotes to enter circulation from June 2024
Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will enter circulation from June 2024, the Bank of England has confirmed. From 5th June 2024, banknotes with a portrait of the King will appear on the £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes. No other changes to the design will be made. Polymer banknotes … [Read more...]
New statutory Code of Practice aims to end ‘fire and rehire’
Controversial 'fire and rehire' employment practices will be blocked under a new statutory Code of Practice for businesses. 'Fire and rehire' refers to the practice when an employer dismisses and employee in order to re-engage them on a new contract, typically for the purposes of introducing less … [Read more...]
HMRC warns Self Assessment taxpayers of rising scam reports
Self Assessment taxpayers are being minded to be wary of bogus tax refund offers following a rise in the number of scams and 'suspicious contacts' reported to HMRC. With more than 11.5 million UK taxpayers filing a Self Assessment return and paying any tax owed ahead of the 31st January … [Read more...]
UK economy entered recession in second half of 2023
The UK economy entered a technical recession in second half of 2023, after recording two consecutive quarters of negative growth, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures from the ONS reveal the UK economy contracted by 0.3% in the … [Read more...]
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