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MHCLG have now published their consolidated list of UK Designated Standards in support of the UK CPR. This list of Designated Standards is available here. This is the list that will allow the implementation of the UKNI and UK Conformity Assessment Mark (for some this...

The announcement about the creation of a new Tier 4 level of restrictions, which will apply in London and the South East of England, impose greater restrictions on those living in Tier 4 areas, similar to those applying during March and April, although their main aim...

In a move to ensure firms can access the support they need through continuing economic disruption, Rishi Sunak also confirmed he would be extending the government-guaranteed Covid-19 business loan schemes until the end of March. These changes come ahead of the Budget,...

“Build the Future” is the theme for the 2021 National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 8 - 14 February 2021. NAW aims to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships can help individuals to build the skills and knowledge required for a...

On Wednesday, 9 December Education Secretary Gavin Williamson MP, announced the first major details of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. The Lifetime Skills Guarantee was originally announced by the Prime Minister in September and provides fully funded qualifications to...

The Scottish government has issued a new Procurement Note - 10/2020 - "Measuring social impact in public procurement". The policy note serves to clarify the Scottish Government’s policy on measuring social impact through procurement and support for application of this...

Planned to take place from 27-29 January, the aim is to replicate a physical careers fair, virtually. You can visit a wide range of organisations and get advice and support to manage careers and how to take first steps towards them. The National Careers Service is...

To help reduce the transmission of coronavirus on construction sites, Build UK has partnered with Eurofins to offer a comprehensive COVID‐19 testing service. Testing is most effective when undertaken in line with a regular schedule; however, it does not replace the...

Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021. This final extension to protections from the threat of eviction will give landlords and tenants three months to come to an agreement on unpaid rent. Further guidance...