Briefing Papers
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Summary: King’s Speech 2024
The °ÄÃŲʿª½±â€™s summary of the key bills in the King’s Speech 2024.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Summary – Labour Party Manifesto 2024
The °ÄÃŲʿª½±â€™s summary of the Labour Party Manifesto 2024.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Briefing: Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’
This briefing note provides a summary of Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’.
Consultation Responses
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± response – Cyber Governance Code of Practice call for views – March 2024
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Government’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice call for views.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Scotland response to Community Wealth Building consultation
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Response – Call for submissions to shape next Defence Command Paper – April2023
°ÄÃŲʿª½± Response – Call for submissions to shape next Defence Command Paper – April 2023
Policy Reports
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Economic Tracker Q1 Q2 Report 2024
This report of the °ÄÃŲʿª½± Economic Tracker reflects the responses gathered during the first six editions of the Tracker from January to June 2024 (Q1 Q2). The report also complements and reflects changes since theÌýQ1 Economic Tracker ReportÌýpublished earlier this year.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Economic Tracker Q1 Report 2024
This report summarises responses gathered through the first three editions of the °ÄÃŲʿª½± Economic Tracker survey from January to March 2024 (Q1). It also reflects changes in the economic landscape and experiences of °ÄÃŲʿª½± members since theÌý2023 report.
ÌýThe Business Services Sector in the United Kingdom – °ÄÃŲʿª½± Report June 2024
In late December 2023, the °ÄÃŲʿª½± (°ÄÃŲʿª½±) was approached by colleagues from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to discuss a new report on the business services sector.
The project would look at the sector’s size, characteristics, and priorities in relation to growth and investment. This report therefore provides an overview of the key characteristics and contributions of the business services sector to the UK economy.
Budget Submissions
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Budget Submission September 2024
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Submission ahead of Spring Budget 2024
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± has made its submission ahead of the Spring Budget 2024. The submission focuses on projects and policies which will enable growth and strengthen business confidence. This submission reinforces the call for further support of, and clarity on proposed government investment in the UK’s physical, social and digital infrastructure. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of public, private and VCSE sectors pulling together in this shared endeavour.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Submission ahead of Autumn Statement 2023
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± submission ahead of the Autumn Statement 2023 focuses on those projects and policies which will deliver growth and bolster business confidence. In particular, this submission calls for continued support of, and clarity on proposed government investment in, the UK’s physical, social and digital infrastructure.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Submission ahead of Spring Statement 2023
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± has made its submission ahead of Spring Budget 2023. The submission focusses on the following: project delivery; investment and green recovery; supporting businesses and VCSE organisations; and the levelling up agenda.
Event write-up
ÌýTechnology and the Future of Procurement Event – March 2024
In March 2024 the °ÄÃŲʿª½±, in collaboration with °ÄÃŲʿª½± member KPMG, organised an event to explore the opportunities that advances in technology bring to procurement.
ÌýCommunity Wealth Building and Partnership Working Seminar – December 2023
In December 2023, the °ÄÃŲʿª½±, in collaboration with DWF LLP, organised a seminar in Manchester on Community Wealth Building and Partnership Working, focused on the North West.
ÌýDelivering Modern Digital Public Services Seminar – November 2023
In November 2023 the °ÄÃŲʿª½±, in collaboration with Browne Jacobson LLP, organised a seminar in Birmingham on Delivering Modern Digital Public Services, focused on the West Midlands.
Press Release
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± letter to the Prime Minister – 15.5.23
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± has written to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak M.P., following the announcement of the Coronation Medal to request that this recognition be extended to all support staff who have contributed to the Coronation.
Read the letter in fullÌýhere.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Response to Gillian Keegan Letter on Apprenticeships
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± has responded to the reply from Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, following our proposal on levy funded short courses.
Ìý°ÄÃŲʿª½± Letter to Rt Hon Michael Gove on coronavirus
The °ÄÃŲʿª½± has written to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster regarding coronavirus .