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FIS to launch Fit-Out Top 500 Leaderboard
On 7 August, the Fit-Out Top 500 Leaderboard will go live. FIS is sponsoring the latest online Leaderboard, the series of which is run by Jim McClelland who enjoys a high-profile social media presence on Twitter. The Leaderboards provide league-table-style Twitter...
The FIS ladies finished Pretty Muddy!
On Saturday 15 July, six staff from the FIS office in Solihull ran the 5K Pretty Muddy course in aid of Cancer Research UK. Carole, Cath, Clair, Erika, Nicky and Sharon decided to form the team ‘Can the FIS ladies finish?’ as two FIS staff have fought the disease...
JTC July Newsline
The latest edition of the Joint Taxation Committee’s Newsline for July can be downloaded here. This month's hot topics include: HMRC - Use of Labour Providers CITB - The next Levy order PAYE reporting for employment intermediaries Workplace Pensions Making Tax Digital...
Book now for the Scottish Awards Lunch
After a successful inaugural event in 2016, our Scottish Awards Lunch will be held at the George Hotel in Edinburgh on Friday 6 October. The Lunch looks set to attract in excess of 150 members and guests; winners of the FIS Scottish Awards will be announced and...
Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry
The Government's independent public inquiry into the fire at Grenfell Tower will examine the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017. It will establish the facts and will make recommendations as to the action needed to...
Free CITB Grants and Funding workshops
CITB is hosting a series of Grants and Funding workshops, including one-to-one sessions, during August. Book your free workshop to learn about: Flexible and structured funds (what is available and how to apply) Update on grants available, CITB products and services,...
Latest industry response to the Grenfell Tower fire
Three weeks after the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, we bring you a round-up of the week’s industry responses. A research briefing paper from Parliament.co.uk sets out the events and commentary around the Grenfell Tower fire, the relevant building regulations, fire...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: June
A summary of June's data from the IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® revealed that the UK construction sector recovery lost momentum in June. Other key findings include: Business activity growth slows from May’s 17-month high Weaker rises in new orders and...
A bit more uncertainty….but plenty to offer
After a 12-month period full of surprises, I guess it shouldn’t really have come as a surprise to find that we now have a period of political uncertainty to add to the general uncertainty generated by Brexit. They say you get the politicians you deserve, but, really,...