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Quick Covid round-up – testing, lockdown easing and latest from HSE
HSE inspection indicate how industry has stepped up BuildUK reported to the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee this week, within the report was the update that the HSE which has visited 4,300 construction sites, with 10% being sent written correspondence and...
Minister for Construction among proposals in Forum manifesto
In an unprecedented show of co-operation, commitment and collaboration, the construction industry in Scotland has come together to issue its first-ever manifesto detailing the crucial steps which need to be taken to secure a viable and sustainable future for the...
Small employer apprenticeship cap to ‘reset’ in April
The cap on apprenticeship starts for small employers will be reset to zero from April 2021. It means that any non-levy paying business can start up to 10 new apprentices from 1 April 2021 regardless of the number they currently employ. The cap will be kept under...
Incentive payments for taking on an apprentice
Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Incentive payments are available to employers, but differ across each home nation. Wales The Employer Incentive Scheme in Wales will now run...
SME’s can continue to claim back coronavirus‐related SSP
Employers with fewer than 250 employees can continue to use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back coronavirus‐related SSP, including for employees who have been advised by letter to shield because they are clinically extremely vulnerable....
Reverse Charge VAT: Managing change
In this webinar, tax expert Liz Bridge discussed the issues and challenges associated with the implementation of the Domestic Reverse Charge VAT, which came into effect on 1 March 2021. It looked at how to manage Reverse Charge VAT in your business and there was...
Materials supply report updated
Build UK is working with the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) to monitor the availability of construction materials post‐Brexit. Most manufacturers have reported that the mitigation strategies they put in place have avoided significant delays or...
FIS Signs the RICS Conflict Avoidance Pledge
FIS has joined other leading construction groups in signing the RICS Conflict Avoidance Pledge. Commenting on the signing, FIS CEO, Iain McIlwee stated: “Signing the pledge underpins our commitment to creating a better environment for our supply chain. It isn’t...
National Occupational Standards change request
Following discussions with FIS Working Groups a request to change qualifications was submitted to the Standard Setting Body (SSB) for Construction. In order to meet regulatory requirements the SSB must show they have consulted on these proposed changes as widely as...