The Government commits to reform the current system of employment support
Released On 12th Aug 2024
Major new reforms will be at heart of Government’s ambition to reach an 80% employment rate, with a white paper on “getting Britain working again”.
The Government will set to empower local leaders, alongside a new Labour Market Advisory Board to help drive change.
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CEO, Kate Nicholls said:
"The Government’s commitment to reform the current system of employment support is a positive step to help drive economic growth and get more people into work across all sectors.
As a central pillar of the UK economy, the hospitality sector plays a key role in driving growth, supporting job creation and regenerating towns and cities across the country, creating places where people want to live, work and invest. We can play a critical role in reducing economic inactivity and delivering prosperity.
We have been working closely with the Government to develop successful pilot employment schemes in cities including London, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry and Cardiff, to tackle labour shortages in the sector and provide jobseekers with the opportunity to upskill and secure fantastic job opportunities in hospitality. This is a step in the right direction, however it’s crucial that the Government delivers its manifesto commitment to reform the Apprenticeship Levy and improve its delivery to ensure both workers and businesses are fully supported and create a sustainable model for growth moving forward."
