Policy
Policy changes, regulation, public affairs and legal developments with an impact on business and professional life.
Government Contracts Put Greater Weight on Jobs and Skills
Government contracts worth millions of pounds will place greater weight on how suppliers create jobs, training and skills opportunities under a revised UK...
Government Economic Service Careers Under Brian Bell
Government Economic Service careers sit at the centre of how the UK government uses economics to shape policy, spending and long-term decision-making. Professor...
Greater Manchester Jobs and Skills: How Regional Strategy Is Changing Career Routes
Greater Manchester jobs and skills policy is increasingly focused on connecting employer demand with technical education, adult training and clearer routes into growing...
Redundancy Rights and What Every British Employee Should Know Before It Happens
Redundancy rights can include consultation, notice, statutory redundancy pay and consideration for suitable alternative work. For UK employees, knowing which protections apply can...
Public Economics Careers and Alison Kilburn’s GES Role
Public economics careers span policy analysis, data, forecasting, evaluation and the communication of evidence across government. Alison Kilburn’s appointment as Joint Head of...
UK Employment Law Changes and What Employers Need to Know Right Now
UK employment law changes are already altering day-to-day obligations for employers, with several reforms in force from April 2026 and further measures scheduled...
Remote Working Policy UK: What Employers Need to Get Right
Remote working policy UK arrangements need to balance employee flexibility with clear expectations, consistent decision-making and legal compliance. A good policy should explain...
