Beam is calling on the chancellor to cut business rates and overhaul the apprenticeship scheme in his autumn statement.
The trade association for the meetings, events and accommodation sector says its members need help from the government to invest in their businesses and employees. Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver his autumn statement at 12.30pm today (Wednesday 22 November).
“Our members need to invest in their businesses and people,”
says Simon Richards, finance director of beam, “and need help from the
government to do so.
“Tax cuts and support would enable them to spend money on
employees and facilities. A reduction in business rates from the Chancellor
would be particularly valuable.
“We also would like control of apprenticeship funding to be
given to the employer instead of the training provider as this would be a great
help in developing apprentices.
“After the impact of the pandemic, there has been too much
uncertainty to enable them to invest in developing their people and their
businesses even though it is vital for the short and longer term future. They
need to start soon and government support will give them the confidence.”
