Rayner faces strikes as MHCLG staff criticise office closures and management policies
The vote came in response to proposed office closures and the imposition of management policies around attendance and recruitment.
Government introduces AI bootcamp to upskill Whitehall coders
The AI Accelerator Programme will train up 25 Machine Learning Engineers through hackathons, where the coders will help tackle live Government challenges.
Government backs next wave of semiconductor start-ups to scale up growth
Announced by the Chancellor during a visit to South Wales this investment will strengthen the UK’s domestic semiconductor supply chain.
Government funds mental health support for Welsh steelworkers
Chairing the latest meeting of the Tata Steel Port Talbot Transition Board Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens announced £3.27m to fund mental health support services in Neath Port Talbot for those affected by Tata Steel’s transition to greener steelmaking.
Only 40% of SMEs feel prioritised by current Government, finds Shawbrook
Neil Rudge, chief banking officer, commercial at Shawbrook, said: “Our latest research highlights the key concerns facing SMEs in navigating the current economic landscape."
Spring Statement 2025: £1bn investment in personalised back-to-work support
This was added to £400m for the DWP and Jobcentres, in order to deliver changes "effectively and fairly."
Income tax burden could rise by £3.6k under continued threshold freeze, warns interactive investor
The financial services firm warned that fiscal drag could result in the average earner paying £416 more in tax by 2030.
UK Export Finance hosts women in business event to help unlock SME growth
UKEF welcomed speakers from prominent groups Female Founder Finance and the Invest in Women Taskforce.
Government invests £600m to train over 60,000 construction workers
This initiative aims to address skills shortages and support the construction of 1.5 million homes.
SMEs call for tax cuts to revive stagnant economy
Research from Shawbrook showed that over a third of SME leaders believed tax breaks for reinvestment (36%) would provide a boost to their businesses.
IBM backs plans to diversify UK cyber sector
IBM have agreed to partner with the DSIT, and the NCSC, to provide the online platform for the CyberFirst Girls competition.
Sports broadcast and production companies fined £4m in freelancer pay investigation
Four companies – BT, IMG, ITV and BBC – have agreed to pay fines totalling £4,240,356.
