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The Scottish government has issued a new Procurement Note - 10/2020 - "Measuring social impact in public procurement". The policy note serves to clarify the Scottish Government’s policy on measuring social impact through procurement and support for application of this...

Planned to take place from 27-29 January, the aim is to replicate a physical careers fair, virtually. You can visit a wide range of organisations and get advice and support to manage careers and how to take first steps towards them. The National Careers Service is...

To help reduce the transmission of coronavirus on construction sites, Build UK has partnered with Eurofins to offer a comprehensive COVID‐19 testing service. Testing is most effective when undertaken in line with a regular schedule; however, it does not replace the...

Business owners affected by the pandemic will be protected from eviction until the end of March 2021. This final extension to protections from the threat of eviction will give landlords and tenants three months to come to an agreement on unpaid rent. Further guidance...

Temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the drivers’ hours rules: delivery of essential items to retailers In response to pressures on local and national supply chains, the Department for Transport has introduced a temporary and limited urgent relaxation of the...

The Timber Trade Federation is advising all timber users and buyers to strengthen their purchasing strategies in dialogue with their suppliers, as a lack of stock on the ground and tight supply conditions are set to continue well into 2021. The very challenging...

HSE has made available its most popular courses online. The online courses still allow for direct dialogue with experts, a high level of interaction with the other attendees, and lots of opportunities to ask questions, just as you would in a normal training...

There are over 5,000 asbestos-related disease deaths each year caused by health conditions including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Whether you’re a tradesperson, building owner, licensed contractor, or a member of the public, it's vital to recognise...