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A tighter definition of “Placed on the Market” is good news
New guidance issued by the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy means manufacturers and distributers can breath a bit of a sigh of release, but problems and a lack of clarity still prevail. New tighter guidance issued in November clearly states: "An...
£45 million package to train staff and help Welsh SMEs grow
A £45 million package of funding that will help small businesses across Wales to grow and support thousands of people to train to work in key sectors is being made available by the Welsh Government, Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething has announced. As part of the...
Deadline approaching for apprentice incentive payment
The deadline for employers to apply for the incentive payment for new apprentices hired between April and September 2021 is fast approaching. Eligible employers must apply for their incentive payment by 30 November 2021. how to apply video including a walk through of...
FIS Statement: Shortages in the finishes and interiors sector, the what, why, when and how?
Latest update 30th March The year started with concerns around labour, which endure, but it is the material shortages of 2021 are starting to give way to energy related concerns linked to the escalation of tragic events in Ukraine. Key areas impacting FIS members are...
Help to Grow Digital aims to help businesses adopt new digital technologies
Help to Grow: Digital (HtGD) is a UK-wide government-backed scheme that aims to help SMEs choose, buy and adopt digital technologies that will help them grow their business. The initiative will be launched in December 2021 and could help up to 100,000 businesses adopt...
FIS representing sector at Virtual Careers Fair in December
FIS is representing the finishes and interiors sector at the The virtual Apprenticeships: Earn while you learn careers fair. The event will allow young people from across the UK to find out more about apprenticeships within different sectors across the UK. It will...
National Apprenticeship Week theme ‘Build the Future’ announced for 2022
The theme for the 15th annual National Apprenticeship Week has been announced today. The National Apprenticeship Week 2022 theme of ‘Build the Future’ continues from 2021, and focuses on the benefits apprenticeships can have on individuals, businesses, and local...
CLC writes regarding UK Construction Products Regulations
The Construction Leadership Council has written to The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State, Department for Levelling Up, Housing, Communities & Local Government and The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State, Department for Business, Energy &...
Slow down of Level 3 qualification reforms
On Monday, during the second reading of the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, announced that level 3 qualification reforms were being slowed down to allow the sector more time to prepare for the changes. As a result,...