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FIS Writes to Chancellor urging for an Extension to VAT Deferral and Flexibility in Apprentice Funding
Finishes and Interiors Sector CEO, Iain McIlwee, has written to the chancellor ahead of budget supporting the CLC submission and seeking additional support to manage Reverse Charge VAT implementation and flexibility in Apprenticeship funding. The full text of the...
Industry Mega-Poll to Track Impact of PI Insurance Crisis
Companies from across the industry are being asked to take part in the biggest ever review of construction’s growing professional indemnity insurance crisis. In recent years firms from across the industry have reported sharp increases in premiums for PI insurance,...
Additional instructions for use of UKCA and the UKNI images
The rules for using the UKCA and the UKNI images have added additional instructions regarding the height of the markings. This now state under “Rules for using the UKCA image” and “Rules for using the UKNI image”: “the UKCA marking is at least 5mm in height for the...
Identifying London Travel Hotspots
As part of its work to reduce pressure on public transport during lockdown, Transport for London (TfL) has used data provided information to help businesses identify hotspots on the network. Construction sites should continue to stagger shifts and coordinate with...
The Construction Leadership Council welcomes the Expansion of the Building Safety Fund
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) welcomes the announcement made recently by the Housing Secretary, Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP on expansion of the Building Safety Fund. This included full funding for the removal of unsafe cladding for leaseholders in all...
Government announces NEW £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund, offers support to help small businesses adjust to new customs procedures, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU. Eligibility: The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 if your business has up to...
Government boost to rapid workplace testing
An online portal has been launched to make it even easier for business in the private sector to get involved and find out more about offering rapid testing in the workplace. Business that are open during lockdown can now sign up to rapid testing programmes that...
As National Apprenticeship Week Draws to a Close
It is National Apprentice Week (8 to 14 February 2021). This week provides an opportunity for organisations to showcase the contribution they are making to the future finishes and interiors workforce and society. The Week can provide a platform to come together and...
Reverse VAT Early Day Motion
RThe #StopReverseVAT campaign is off to a great start reaching more than 1.2 million social media users in its first week. Whilst the Treasury’s position is still to introduce Reverse VAT on 1 March, the campaign is gathering pace and traction with an Early Day Motion...