Minimum Wage

A consultation is open on minimum wage rates for April 2027, particularly seeking evidence on the impacts of recent minimum wage increases on employers and workers, and for views on the economic and labour market conditions that workers and businesses are facing, as well as the specific impacts of the rates themselves.

This consultation closes on 26th June 2026.

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New Trade Measures

The Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on whether the UK government should develop new powers to protect the UK from acts of adverse economic pressure. This is in light of, in recent years, increased or threatened use of restrictions on trade and investment, as well as the weaponisation of trade and economic dependencies for political leverage.

The call for input will close on Thursday 18th June 2026.

Respond to the consultation here >

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Visit our dedicated Reports and Analysis webpages for the latest insights on the Buckinghamshire economy and workforce, and the effect of policy decisions on our local business community.

Buckinghamshire Business First is the primary source of insights from the business coalface. This intelligence is used to ensure strategies and policies are based on robust evidence and to ensure government at all levels is aware of the economic issues facing Buckinghamshire’s communities.