New rules will require government contracts to focus on job creation instead of green targets.
They publishedGovernment contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules
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Who
What
- Ministers will drop green-value proof in contracts and focus on job creation.
- Social value weighting rises from 10% to 20% in procurement decisions.
- Smaller contracts under £1m are exempt from the new requirement.
- Policy aims to boost NEET reduction and regional growth by creating local jobs.
- Campaign groups warn against sacrificing environmental protections for employment.
Where
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
When
published 4 Aug, 21:30Z
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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/04/government-contracts-to-require-job-creation-instead-of-green-targets-under-new-rules
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