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The verdict is in on The Conservative Party's 2024 election manifesto 📜 Association of Colleges David Hughes welcomes the commitment to increase teaching hours for 16-18-year-olds but questions prioritising a new national service scheme over funding for the Advanced British Standard in colleges. 🤔💷 Carl Cullinane from The Sutton Trust warns the education proposals may "lock out the poorest young children" and "restrict young people's choices". Jo Grady from the University and College Union (UCU) calls for "radical reform" and "proper investment" in post-16 education. Pepe DiIasio from the Association of School and College Leaders blasts the manifesto as "recycled policies" that are "out of touch with reality" and fail to address major issues. And Institute For Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson is "sceptical" about how £17bn of tax cuts and a defence spending hike will be paid for, saying the welfare savings targets need more detail. David lays out five key actions needed: a national skills strategy, a comprehensive under-21 offer, closing the school-college pay gap, 250k new apprenticeships/year, and training for 100k more in digital, health & net zero skills. 📝 Looks like the Conservatives have some tough questions to answer on this manifesto! Read more expert reactions at: https://lnkd.in/e8qY27Ew

The verdict is in on The Conservative Party's 2024 election manifesto 📜 Association of Colleges David Hughes welcomes the commitment to increase teaching hours for 16-18-year-olds but questions prioritising a new national service scheme over funding for the Advanced British Standard in colleges. 🤔💷 Carl Cullinane from The Sutton Trust warns the education proposals may "lock out the poorest young children" and "restrict young people's choices". Jo Grady from the University and College Union (UCU) calls for "radical reform" and "proper investment" in post-16 education. Pepe DiIasio from the Association of School and College Leaders blasts the manifesto as "recycled policies" that are "out of touch with reality" and fail to address major issues. And Institute For Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson is "sceptical" about how £17bn of tax cuts and a defence spending hike will be paid for, saying the welfare savings targets need more detail. David lays out five key actions needed: a national skills strategy, a comprehensive under-21 offer, closing the school-college pay gap, 250k new apprenticeships/year, and training for 100k more in digital, health & net zero skills. 📝 Looks like the Conservatives have some tough questions to answer on this manifesto! Read more expert reactions at: https://lnkd.in/eqfBc4VY

With less than two weeks to go Here’s what the parties have to say on business rates, wages, worker rights, apprenticeships, taxes and more . #politics #labour #fmcg #election #taxes

UK: King's Speech in Parliament -- key announcements Money -- all new tax and spending changes to be assessed by the OBR, also establishing a National Wealth Fund Planning and growth -- something of a centralisation and liberalisation of the planning laws is proposed to "get Britain building" -- an employment rights bill (that might negatively affect SMEs). -- plans to increase devolution to metro mayors [see comments for an explanation of this term] and combined authorities in England Transport -- rail/train companies to be taken back into public ownership ('Great British Rail' will be established to govern rail transport) -- local govts or similar will get greater powers over buses Environment -- 'Great British Energy' will be set up -- the water supply regulator will get greater power Immigration -- a new agency called 'Border Security Command' will be established Education -- a bill to raise education standards and improve the well-being of young people. -- plans for 'Skills England', a body which will partner with employers and reform apprenticeships Housing -- new rights for renters/tenants (as per the Conservatives proposal) -- leaseholds and commonholds will be reformed (ditto) Health -- mental health treatment will be given the same attention and focus as physical health -- Mr Sunak's former Conservative govt proposal of a rolling ban on smoking will be introduced, vapes will be subject to new ad rules and other restrictions Defence -- a bill will establish an Armed Forces Commissioner as an independent voice for the military Democracy -- (quite a revelation) hereditary peers will lose their right to sit in the House of Lords Votes for 16-year-olds appears to not have made it into the programme at the moment.

Following yesterday’s announcement from the Prime Minister that a general election will take place on 4 July, the St Martin’s Group has produced an analysis on May’s local election results. One of the most significant results was the Labour’s Richard Parker narrowly defeating Conservative incumbent, Andy Street. Parker’s manifesto put jobs, skills and apprenticeships centre-stage; it pledged to create 150,000 new jobs and training places across the new region. Interestingly, Labour Leader, Keir Starmer announced that he will bring together Labour’s newly expanded team of mayors to develop the “gold standard” of regional economies and affirm that regional devolution will remain on top of the agenda for a new Labour government. As the general election campaign gets underway, both Conservative and Labour plans for devolution, skills and adult education will remain high on the agenda. Read further about what the local elections might mean for adult education and skills below ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4c7HXk7

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It has now been one week since Labour won the 2024 election by a landslide. We took a look at what businesses across Britain want from the new Labour Government. At Morson, we understand the critical issues facing various industries and have identified key areas where government intervention could significantly benefit the economy. https://lnkd.in/eARUPmks #Election2024 #LabourGovernment #Morson #BritishBusinesses

As the owner of a construction recruitment firm, staying on top of political developments is crucial, especially with the UK General Election approaching. Each party's manifesto offers different promises for the built environment, but predicting which policies will be implemented is like trying to predict the British weather - you never really know what's coming next! Party Manifestos Overview Conservative Party: Focuses on cutting taxes, reducing immigration, increasing apprenticeships, rebuilding schools, and supporting building safety remediation. Economic conditions might delay these plans. Labour Party: Emphasises economic stability, green initiatives, housing reforms, and energy efficiency. Legislative hurdles could impede progress. Liberal Democrats: Aim to address the skills crisis, replace the apprenticeship levy, promote lifelong skills grants, and improve home energy efficiency. Success depends on securing funding and navigating political challenges. Green Party: Prioritises sustainability with a carbon tax, investments in home insulation, heating systems, and transforming the planning system. They face substantial economic and legislative barriers. Reform UK: Proposes tightening immigration, supporting construction through apprenticeships, and adopting new technologies like modular construction. Implementation may face resistance. Challenges in Judging Outcomes Promises vs. Action: Political parties often make ambitious promises to secure votes, but not all are feasible or prioritised once they take office. Economic Conditions: The economic landscape significantly influences policy implementation. Economic downturns can force governments to shift focus from long-term construction projects to immediate economic relief measures. Legislative Hurdles: Legislative and bureaucratic hurdles can impede the swift implementation of policies. Labour's plan to reform the planning system to facilitate housing development could face opposition from local councils or environmental groups. External Factors: Global events can also redirect governmental priorities and resources away from domestic construction projects. Unforeseen global economic changes might necessitate budget reallocations, impacting planned investments in the construction sector. Changing Priorities: Governments often have to reprioritise their agendas based on emerging issues, pushing construction initiatives to the back burner. As a recruitment director, I am always planning for the worst. Its important to always ask yourself "where is our profit coming from is XYZ happens"? To be recession-proof, recruitment agencies need to focus on diversifying their client base to spread risk, investing in continuous training to be ale to work in any market conditions and build strong relationships with clients and candidates to ensure long-term trust and reliability #ConstructionRecruitment #UKPolitics #BuiltEnvironment #PostElection #IndustryChallenges Londinium Recruitment

Latest from FE News: REC Survey: Employers demand focus on tax and skills from the next government’s first 100 days: As the General Election campaign comes to an end, employers in a survey insist that the next government must cut business taxes and reform the… REC Survey: Employers demand focus on tax and skills from the next government’s first 100 days was published on FE News by Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) #SkillsandApprenticeshipsNewsandInsights Read more here: