Government orders that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode

August 10, 2026

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  • Government backs industry to create new British jobs and support local communities with new weighting in public contracts.
  • Organisations will now be assessed on how they help local people develop new skills and support young people into apprenticeships or work placements.
  • Other areas businesses had to prove they were acting on will be scrapped, making it easier for smaller firms to bid for contracts.

Government orders that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode – GOV.UK