12 Aug 2024
by Jack Massey

BOSS Lobbying Update - August 2024

BOSS Members can read our latest Lobbying Update for August.

This edition covers the following topics:

  • Political Update: Parliament heads off for summer recess, with MPs addressing local public disorder and the new PM focusing on national cohesion.
  • Conservative Leadership Race: Candidates include Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Priti Patel, Mel Stride, Robert Jenrick, and Kemi Badenoch. Final winner announced on 2 November.
  • Budget Announcement: Set for 30 October, with likely tax changes impacting inheritance, capital gains, and pensions.
  • Employment Law Changes: Upcoming reforms, including the Employment Rights Bill, which will boost 'Day One rights' and change trade union restrictions.
  • Low Pay Commission Update: New remit to consider cost-of-living and align wage bands for adults.
  • Great British Energy: Introduction of the bill to establish a publicly-owned company focused on clean energy and reducing energy dependence.

Click here to read the full article.