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Build UK – People Survey ‐ Share Your Views
The results of the first industry‐wide People Survey, carried out by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) in June and reported in Retaining Talent in Construction, helped to secure funding for the Construction Talent Retention Scheme. To understand the ongoing...
CITB Levy Proposals and the 2020 Levy Return
In an earlier email this month, CITB informed employers of their latest Levy Proposals, which they are proposing should be used in the Levy Assessment to be raised in August 2021. As well as a cut in Levy rates by 50% for all employers, the proposals will also mean...
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Survey
A report setting out the learning and assessment experiences of more than 1,000 apprentices has been published today. The 27 members of the Institute’s panel of apprentices, who represent the views of learners to apprenticeship policy makers, have reported on the...
60% of local authorities delay fire door programmes – leaving safety to chance
Fire Door Safety Week exists to stamp out the legacy of fire door neglect and to educate on the importance of fire door safety. To launch this year’s campaign, the organisers have shared research into the state of fire door maintenance, inspection and replacement...
Health and Safety Update – COVID 19
In light of new guidance across the UK, FIS provides some vital updates below: Contact Tracing App Launched The NHS COVID‐19 app has been launched in England and Wales to help control the spread of coronavirus. Although not legally required to do so, construction...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces Job Support Scheme to replace furlough from 1 November
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced his new Winter Economy Plan featuring a new Jobs Support Scheme to replace the existing furlough scheme. The Job Support Scheme Starting in November, the scheme will run for six months. It will be available for employees...
COVID compliance now a legal obligation – are you ready?
Despite spending weeks encouraging employers to bring employess back into COVID-secure workplaces, the Government last night announced a dramatic 180-degree turnaround. The advice now is to work from home wherever possible, in an attempt to curb an increase in COVID...
Tighter restrictions, but construction to carry on across the UK
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson today set before the House of Commons six steps designed to action to suppress the disease in England. This follows similar steps already announced in Northern Ireland. Step One is that office workers, who can work from home should do...
Qfqual commits to streamlining communications
Ofqual has jointly released a statement with several organisations involved in assessments, committing to work together and streamline communications. This summer has been extraordinary for everyone involved in awarding vocational and technical qualifications. It has...