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One of the most significant rulings in employment law history came about at the end of last month, when the cab-hailing firm Uber lost a landmark tribunal decision over drivers’ working rights. The tribunal found that as the drivers worked regularly for and were...

On Monday 7 November, the annual Plaisterers' Training Awards took place in London. The awards recognise the highest standards of achievement in training and education within the UK plastering trade. We are delighted to hear that one of our approved training...

November's edition of the Joint Taxation Committee’s Newsline provides information on: Making Tax Digital Apprenticeship Levy CIS telephone verifications Business rating of show homes PAYE reporting / late payments Changes to government gateway HMRC phishing emails...

This week's Notes give an overview of the latest Markit/CIPS PMI for construction. The third relevant authorities workshop on project data management will take place on 5 December at the Building Centre in London. Read the Notes here.

Under a new government scheme launched last week, small businesses who have had finance requests rejected by banks will be matched with alternative finance options. Nine of the UK’s biggest banks will pass on the details of rejected small businesses to three finance...

According to the Construction Trade Survey released on 7 November, growth was reported throughout the construction industry supply chain in Q3 of 2016, marking a fourteenth consecutive quarter of growth. Construction product sales volumes increased for manufacturers...

FIS has launched a BIM training package, based on its BIM Toolbox, that will allow specialist contractors to demonstrate their BIM capability and complete core PQQ requirements with confidence. Contractors completing the training will gain an understanding of the...

Nominate individuals you feel have made a difference to your organisation and our sector. Award entrants will be judged by a panel, led by the FIS President. The awards are free to enter and entries must be received by Wednesday 30 November 2016. Winners will be...

UK construction companies recorded a sustained expansion of overall business activity in October, led by another solid increase in residential work. New order volumes also picked up across the construction sector, but the rate of growth eased since September and...