Here’s how we worked with our members to shape change in the first half of 2024
Shaping change under a Conservative government
In March, the Spring Budget addressed several of our key requests, including confirmation that the super-deduction will be made permanent and giving childcare providers greater certainty on funding rates for the childcare rollout. Fully funded childcare facilitates the return of skilled workers to the workforce, enabling businesses to attract and retain top talent.
Working with the Labour party
On Monday, 8 July, Rachel Reeves gave her maiden speech to the Treasury, and many of the announcements were in line with our manifesto ask for a package of measures to transform the planning system.
Our members were clear: planning reform is desperately needed to unlock growth. After campaigning hard on these issues, we welcomed the announcements on planning from the Chancellor, including:
- A housing taskforce to turn mandatory targets into action
- Ensuring decisions on critical national infrastructure spending are prioritised with joined-up decisions between the Department for Business and the Depa
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