Government Contracts to Require Job Creation Instead of Green Targets Under New Rules The UK government's new procurement rules have sparked controversy over the trade offs involved in awarding contracts to companies.
The shift from prioritizing green targets and social values to focusing on job creation has been hailed by ministers as a way to boost regional growth and reduce youth unemployment, but critics argue that this move will come at the cost of environmental protection.
The decision to increase the consideration given to whether companies can provide jobs to young people from 10% to 20% is significant.