Since the Labour Government came into power in 2024, they’ve been keen to introduce changes to drive the growth of industries like green energy, healthcare, and construction. As outlined in their Prosperity through Partnership policy, Labour’s goal is to “deliver growth” that “every family and business will benefit from”. While some industries have seen a growth in investment and job opportunities as a result of changes in legislation, others have faced new regulations. Let’s explore how the UK Government’s changes have impacted different industries.
New Regulations for the iGaming Industry
The iGaming industry, which covers any form of online gambling, has been one of the industries that has felt the impact of legislative changes. The governing body, the UK Gambling Commission, has highlighted their focus on improving responsible gambling tools to ensure player safety across the industry. Changes also look to better regulate the industry for the modern world, where the majority of gambling is done online.
One change has introduced a six-month pilot that trials low-level financial risk assessments for online customers who spend a high amount in a short period of time. Checks will use publicly available financial information, including bankruptcy orders and credit scores. Although it’s not currently clear what the next steps would be, there have been suggestions of financial limits, exclusions from providers, and reminders of support services. If a review of the pilot finds it has been beneficial in lowering gambling-related harm, the checks may be implemented widely across the industry. Lower stake limits also hope to promote responsible gambling, with individual slot spins now limited at £5 and a lower £2 limit for players aged 18 to 24.
There are further changes to the operation of the iGaming industry, including a new mandatory levy for providers that came into place in April 2025. According to iGaming experts at NewCasinos, the levy is expected to generate an extra “£100 million annually”, which will go towards “initiatives aimed at preventing gambling-related harm”. The levy replaces a voluntary contribution system that was in place throughout the industry and has generated millions of pounds in the past.
A Boosted Construction Industry
The UK Government has made building new houses and improving infrastructure one of its key goals during its time in office. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has set a target to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. One way they hope to speed up the construction process is through legislation to streamline logistics and approvals for local councils. In order to meet their target, the Government aims to boost the industry with increased investment designed to create new jobs.
In recent years, the construction industry has faced difficulties within the supply chain, which have led to increasing costs and spiralling prices for customers. One way the Government looks to tackle issues in the supply chain is through promoting domestic production over international suppliers. As well as this, they hope to establish a National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority to oversee their ten-year plan of revolutionising the UK’s construction industry.
A Bright Future for Green Energy
The new Government hopes to make the UK one of the leaders within the green energy space. On the 19th of March 2025, Rachel Reeves announced a new National Wealth Fund to be used to help “make Britain a clean energy superpower”. Money from the fund will be invested in green projects across the country, including carbon capture, green hydrogen, and green steel. Since July 2024, the fund has produced 9,900 more jobs and invested £1.8 billion in green energy and technology.
Another impact within the industry has been the establishment of a nationalised green energy company, Great British Energy. The government-backed company aims to invest in green energy, create new jobs and drive the British green energy industry forward. In April 2025, the Prime Minister announced an investment of £180 million towards developing clean energy through Great British Energy. The money will be used to create more windfarms within the UK and follows a lift on the ban of the creation of more onshore wind farms. It’s hoped that areas across the country will feel the positive impact of investment in the country’s greener future through increases in jobs and investment.
Innovation in Science and Technology
The Government’s vision for the science and technology industry involves modernising existing digital infrastructure and promoting the industry on an educational level. They aim to establish a National Data Library to bring together all existing research projects within the industry. Following a framework established by the previous Government, there will be a pro-innovation approach, with investments in developing key technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and engineering biology. Increases in investment will be substantial, with an increase of at least 40% in areas outside London and the South East.
The Government also helps encourage greater interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) subjects within education. This includes plans to introduce incentives, including grants, to encourage more teachers into STEM subjects. The industry will also benefit from faster, simplified visa processes aimed at encouraging employees within the industry to move to the UK.
Supporting the Healthcare Industry
The Government has committed to big increases in funding for the healthcare sector to improve the NHS and help it adapt for the future. One big area of investment will be developing technology within the industry, like artificial intelligence. The Government hopes to use AI to improve the way the NHS handles and analyses data. For example, it could be introduced to automatically detect anomalies in services like imaging of injuries and cancer screenings. The Government also intends to use the same technology in helping to predict future health issues, by plugging in a patient’s information into AI algorithms that can suggest potential problems.
Further legislative changes aim to help the NHS adapt to the future by providing better digital infrastructure. The Government is hoping to tackle a problem area for the NHS—long waitlists—through investment in improved NHS apps and platforms. Improvements have already been made, with appointments, reminders, and some automated health suggestions now available through the NHS app. A government report found that since July 2024, the app has prevented 1.5 million appointments from being missed and saved staff 5.7 million administrative hours. The Autumn Budget also provided a £22.6 billion cash boost for the NHS, aimed at creating new jobs and building new treatment services and surgical hubs to bring healthcare to communities.⁷
How Have Industries Been Affected By the New Government?
In the iGaming industry, changes that look to better ensure player safety will see the industry adapting to lower maximum stakes, changes to advertising, and an enhanced identity verification service. Across industries like construction and green energy, heightened levels of investment look to provide a boost in the number of jobs and engineering projects.
The Government also hopes to modernise the country’s industries by investing in science and technology developments in key technologies, like artificial intelligence. AI will be used to speed up processes in industries like healthcare by analysing vast amounts of data quickly. The Government hopes to secure the future of the NHS, with a focus on investment, expansion, and a shift towards prevention. Overall, the Government’s changes look to help industries adapt to a modern world and provide world-leading services.
