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CSCS new features added to CourseSight
New training and courses booked through CourseSight will now be automatically added to a CSCS card. Training and courses booked through CourseSight, a product of CSCS IT Partner Reference Point, will now be automatically added to a cardholder’s CSCS card. CourseSight...
All the latest tax updates for our sector
The latest edition of JTC Newsline, publihsed by the Joint Taxation Committee, provides Covid-19 updates including details on the new COVID-19 benefit payment for people self-isolating in high risk areas. HMRC is to start its next phase of compliance activity on the...
Controlling the risk of MSD in construction
Overuse or repetitive motion injuries have become a frequent occurrence in the workplace and it is why ensuring good musculoskeletal health has become such an important issue for workers. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) cost construction employers £646 million...
CITB Opening of the National Construction Colleges (NCC)
Face-to-face training has resumed at all CITB National Construction Colleges (NCC) across England and Scotland. The wellbeing of delegates and teaching staff continues to be of upmost importance and CITB state they have been diligent in following all government...
Coronavirus (COVID-19): testing guidance for employers
Guidance for employers and third-party healthcare providers on the regulations and legal obligations of running testing programmes. Details Some employers and third-party healthcare providers may want to introduce their own internal testing programmes outside of the...
Recognition of professional qualifications and regulated professions
This call for evidence seeks insights on the UK’s approach to the recognition of professional qualifications and the regulation of professions. The Department for Business Energy and Industry Strategy (BEIS) want to hear from the broad range of individuals,...
CITB Direct Debit Guidance for levy-paying employers
Following the CITB announcement in June of the delay in Levy payments from May 2020 until September 2020, they proposed a reduction on the 2021 and 2022 Levy rate, providing an overall saving of 25% across two years to help businesses with cash flow. CITB has also...
Calling all tradespeople! Boost your business with TrustMark today
Want to be part of the Green Homes Grant scheme? Want to maximise on government funding? Millions of pounds of government cash will be made available through the Green Homes Grant for homeowners this month to help customers across the UK improve the energy efficiency...
The First Minister has confirmed today that Scotland is to remain in Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown.
The First Minister has confirmed today that Scotland is to remain in Phase 3 of the route map out of lockdown. Further actions including those detailed below are also being taken to help suppress the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The limit on the number of people...