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Leaseholder loan scheme paused
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, attended his first meeting of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee this week, where he confirmed that the development of the leaseholder loan scheme to fund remediation work...
Government Mandates Carbon Reduction Plans
Contractors bidding for central Government contracts worth more than £5 million a year are now required to provide a Carbon Reduction Plan. Plans must be updated at least once a year and meet the standard set out in Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21, which includes...
World-leading Environment Act becomes law
Legislation that will protect and enhance the environment for future generations has now passed into UK law. Through the Act, we will clean up the country’s air, restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, reduce waste and make better use of resources. It will...
Help to Grow – learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits
Help to Grow is a £520 million scheme to help owners of small and medium-sized business take their business to the next level. There are two Government backed programmes designed to help business leaders: Help to Grow: Management offers senior business leaders...
FIS Signs Pallet LOOP Charter
Through the FIS Sustainability Leadership Group, the trade body representing the £10 billion fit-out, finishes and interiors sector became the first trade body to sign the Pallet LOOP Charter. The charter is focussed on delivering a simple way of actively eliminating...
Highlights from the FIS Awards
On Friday 5 November, FIS members and their guests, our community finally came together in person for the first time since the pandemic hit. This created a real buzz in the air as old friends reunited and online relationships were solidified with real handshakes. ...
Discounted rate on GAI course
FIS has secured a discount for its members on the Foundation in Hardware online course which concentrates on ensuring those working with or selling architectural ironmongery or door hardware are aware of the range of hardware, its uses and responsibilities if...
FIS awards industries best!
FIS today announced the winners of its 2021 Contractors Awards to members and guests who packed out the Nine Kings Suite at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The long-awaited ceremony celebrated the fantastic projects completed by FIS members in nine categories....
Prompt payment threshold to be increased for suppliers
The Cabinet Office has published an updated Procurement Policy Note (PPN) confirming that the prompt payment threshold is going to be increased for suppliers bidding for Government contracts above £5 million per annum. From 1 April 2022, suppliers will be required to...