Briefing Papers More ›
BSA Summary: King’s Speech 2024
The BSA’s summary of the key bills in the King’s Speech 2024.
BSA Summary – Labour Party Manifesto 2024
The BSA’s summary of the Labour Party Manifesto 2024.
BSA Briefing: Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’
This briefing note provides a summary of Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’.
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 ›
Technology and the Future of Procurement Event – March 2024
In March 2024 the BSA, in collaboration with BSA member KPMG, organised an event to explore the opportunities that advances in technology bring to procurement.
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.
Policy Reports More ›
BSA Economic Tracker Q1 Q2 Report 2024
This report of the BSA Economic Tracker reflects the responses gathered during the first six editions of the Tracker from January to June 2024 (Q1 Q2). The report also complements and reflects changes since the Q1 Economic Tracker Report published earlier this year.
BSA Economic Tracker Q1 Report 2024
This report summarises responses gathered through the first three editions of the BSA Economic Tracker survey from January to March 2024 (Q1). It also reflects changes in the economic landscape and experiences of BSA members since the 2023 report.
The Business Services Sector in the United Kingdom – BSA Report June 2024
In late December 2023, the Business Services Association (BSA) was approached by colleagues from
the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to discuss a new report on the business services sector.
The project would look at the sector’s size, characteristics, and priorities in relation to growth and
investment. This report therefore provides an overview of the key characteristics and contributions
of the business services sector to the UK economy.
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 .