five years, this policy aims to prevent disengaged landlords from sitting on empty properties, which contribute

changes it will bring about, including ‘day 1 rights’ of employment, banning exploitative zero-hours contracts Fair pay We have already seen an adjustment in how minimum wage rates are set, with the cost of living Ending ‘one-sided flexibility’ Where workers have a zero-hours contract or a ‘low’ number of guaranteed hours but regularly work more than these hours, they will gain the ability to move to guaranteed hours contracts This would include strengthening protections for the self-employed through a right to a written contract

However, the Bank have said that “if things evolve as expected, it’s likely that interest rates will continue

For workers that are reliant on bus fares, the new cap means an increase in their costs but at least continues to provide some relief.

Retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) businesses received some support through continued business rates These may mean contracts and work for businesses across various sectors.

Application of zero hours contracts measures to agency workers This consultation is looking for views on how the zero hours contracts measures in the Employment Rights Bill can best be applied to agency

If you are having problems with your bank and would like some advice or help in contacting the BBRS,

These solar farms will power up to 80,000 homes and generate business for smaller suppliers and contractors Businesses involved in construction, facility maintenance, engineering and telecommunications could find new contracts

Quantify the costs and benefits: Where possible, you assign a monetary value to both the costs and benefits If the total benefits outweigh the costs, it suggests it could be a good decision. If the costs are higher, you might reconsider or perhaps look for ways to reduce them. A cost-benefit analysis might help you decide whether the upfront costs will be outweighed by the long-term If you need any help putting together a cost benefit analysis, please feel free to contact us at any

The bill will bring forward 28 individual employment reforms, from ending exploitative zero hours contracts The bill will end exploitative zero hours contracts, following research that shows 84% of zero hours They, along with those on low hours contracts, will now have the right to a guaranteed hours contract over a defined period, giving them security of earnings whilst allowing people to remain on zero hours contracts on maternity leave and within six months of returning to work;    Tackle low pay by accounting for cost

These credits contribute to your State Pension in the future, and so this could be especially important

On the construction front, while reporting a continuing decline in building new homes, ONS said there