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Impact of new Steel Tarriffs starting 1st July
The Government’s new steel trade measure came into force on 1st July. These tarriffs reduce steel import quotas by 51%, with imports above these levels now subject to a 50% tariff. Following concerns raised by industry, the reduction is less than the 60% originally...
Vital steps to Protect your Financial Information
What the 2028 Companies House Changes Mean for SMEs FIS Members, (particularly small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), should start preparing now for a significant shift in Companies House reporting rules. While much of the focus has been on digitalisation, the...
Help Shape the Future of Plastering Standards
The standards for internal plastering (BS EN 13914-2) and external rendering (BS EN 13014-1) are currently being revised and have entered public comment with a deadline for submission of comments of the 14th July. The standard for internal plastering (Part 2) is...
MHCLG Consultation Signals Major Reset for Built Environment Workforce
FIS joined today a Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government briefing setting out the Government’s new call for evidence on professions, trades and occupations across the built environment, part of its wider response to the Grenfell Inquiry. The exercise,...
Commercial Payments Bill: Momentum builds as Lords back sweeping payment reforms
Over the last 10 days FIS has briefed several Lords, attended separate meetings with the Small Business Commissioner (SBC), the Small Business Minister and Department of Business all looking to support the progress of the Commercial Payments Bill. The Bill has taken...
CPA Economic and Construction Update
The CPA's Economic and Construction Update provides an insightful summary of the latest economic and construction trends in the UK. The latest weekly update is enclosed, including: CPA View on Middle East Conflict and Potential Effects (18 June 2026) ONS UK...
Construction Leadership Council publishes Mental Health Joint Code of Practice
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published its Mental Health Joint Code of Practice (JCOP), providing leaders and businesses across the sector with a framework to create an environment that fosters better mental health for their workforce. The sector...
FIS CEO responds to major Project Bank Account judgment
FIS Chief Executive Iain McIlwee has been quoted in a recent Construction News report examining a significant court ruling that could allow administrators to recover fees from funds held in a project bank account. The case raises important questions about the...
Help tackle one of construction’s biggest killers
Silica dust remains one of the most serious, and often overlooked, killers in construction. Every day, workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica, a hazard linked to life‑changing and fatal illnesses, yet awareness, training and consistency of control still...