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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...
CITB Levy Strategy Committee recruitment
CITB is recruiting members for its Levy Strategy Committee which represents the views of the construction industry across England, Scotland and Wales on the development of the 2022 Levy Proposals and the longer term strategy for the Levy. You can find out more The...
Managing risk in fit-out: The devil is in the “assumed” detail
BLOG: Joe Cilia - FIS Technical Director In a follow-up to his last blog 'Addressing fire proof, no proof and value engineering', Joe Cilia turns his attention to the ‘I have always done it that way’ argument. This particular “old chestnut” is often brought out in...
CITB shares strategic plan for 2021-25
CITB has shared its new Strategic Plan 2021-25. The plan sets out the key skills challenges for the construction industry and what CITB will do to address them. There is a video to watch about CITB’s new Strategic Plan and how it links back to their recently...
Kickstart: How you can access funding towards wages and strengthen your team
FIS has published a number of articles explaining the government-funded Kickstart scheme which was officially launched on 2 September 2020. The scheme is aimed at helping unemployed young people aged 16-24 get a foothold on the career ladder by funding six-month job...
Updated Trade Credit Insurance Guidance: A vital lifeline for construction
The Construction Leadership Council guidance on trade credit insurance during COVID-19 has been updated to reflect the latest Reinsurance Scheme information. This includes a list of participating insurers and scheme rules. Trade Credit Insurance (TCI) is a vital...