Briefing Papers More ›
BSA Summary – Spring Budget 2024
The BSA’s summary of the key measures in the Spring Budget affecting the business services sector.
Business Services Association – Who We Are
The BSA have produced a document that explains who we are, what we do, how we do it, and why we do it.
Autumn Statement 2023 – BSA Summary
The BSA’s summary of the key measures in the Autumn Statement affecting the business services sector.
Budget Submissions More ›
BSA Submission ahead of Spring Budget 2024
The BSA has made its submission ahead of the Spring Budget 2024. The submission focuses on projects and policies which will enable growth and strengthen business confidence. This submission reinforces the call for further support of, and clarity on proposed government investment in the UK’s physical, social and digital infrastructure. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of public, private and VCSE sectors pulling together in this shared endeavour.
BSA Submission ahead of Autumn Statement 2023
The BSA submission ahead of the Autumn Statement 2023 focuses on those projects and policies which will deliver growth and bolster business confidence. In particular, this submission calls for continued support of, and clarity on proposed government investment in, the UK’s physical, social and digital infrastructure.
BSA Submission ahead of Spring Statement 2023
The BSA has made its submission ahead of Spring Budget 2023. The submission focusses on the following: project delivery; investment and green recovery; supporting businesses and VCSE organisations; and the levelling up agenda.
Consultation Responses More ›
BSA response – Cyber Governance Code of Practice call for views – March 2024
The BSA welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Government’s Cyber Governance Code of Practice call for views.
BSA Scotland response to Community Wealth Building consultation
BSA Response – Call for submissions to shape next Defence Command Paper – April2023
BSA Response – Call for submissions to shape next Defence Command Paper – April2023
Event write-up More ›
Community Wealth Building and Partnership Working Seminar – December 2023
In December 2023, the BSA, in collaboration with DWF LLP, organised a seminar in Manchester on Community Wealth Building and Partnership Working, focused on the North West.
Delivering Modern Digital Public Services Seminar – November 2023
In November 2023 the BSA, in collaboration with Browne Jacobson LLP, organised a seminar in Birmingham on Delivering Modern Digital Public Services, focused on the West Midlands.
BSA Net Zero Summit – September 2023
The BSA, in collaboration with NatWest, organised the second Summit of 2023 updating on Net Zero policies and practice.
Policy Reports More ›
BSA Economic Tracker Report 2023
This report of the BSA Economic Tracker reflects responses to those versions of the survey published between January 2023 and December 2023. These were circulated to all BSA members to complete as the question set was reviewed and refreshed each month. Thank you to all those who completed the various editions of the Tracker survey in 2023.
The Tracker both reflects the importance of BSA members and the business services sector to the UK economy and provides an insight into the key areas affecting the sector. Anonymised monthly reports are passed on to the Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury, No 10 and other key stakeholders, who have fed back how useful they have found members’ responses. Our anonymised summaries have also been shared with the Minister for Industry’s office and the Permanent Secretary.
Economic Tracker Report Q1 Q2 2023
This report summarises responses gathered through the first six editions of the BSA monthly Economic Tracker survey from January to June 2023 (‘Q1 Q2’). It also reflects changes in the economic landscape and experiences of BSA members since the 2022 report.
BSA Manifesto 2023
The BSA has published its Manifesto 2023.
The Manifesto is a summary of the policy positions which are important to members across the BSA community. It sets out the central policy areas for the business services sector and our proposals for tackling the challenges facing the UK.
Members are encouraged to socialise the Manifesto throughout their networks and thank you to those colleagues who have supported its development.
This is a live document and we will continue to refresh its content on a rolling basis so as to reflect the challenges facing both the sector and the wider economy, as well as the role BSA members that can play in overcoming these.
The Manifesto focuses on three core themes:
1. Inclusive, Innovative, and Sustainable Growth.
2. Achieving more through better Partnering and Procurement.
3. Resilience, Sustainability, and Net Zero.
Throughout the Manifesto, we also highlight the fundamental value and potential that our sector can bring in driving innovation, productivity, and economic growth which is inclusive and sustainable.
Press Release More ›
BSA letter to the Prime Minister – 15.5.23
The BSA has written to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak M.P., following the announcement of the Coronation Medal to request that this recognition be extended to all support staff who have contributed to the Coronation.
Read the letter in full here.
BSA Response to Gillian Keegan Letter on Apprenticeships
The BSA has responded to the reply from Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, following our proposal on levy funded short courses.
BSA Letter to Rt Hon Michael Gove on coronavirus
The BSA has written to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster regarding coronavirus .