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FIS first trade body to hit Conflict Avoidance Gold
FIS has proudly become the first trade association in the UK to be awarded Gold Status by the Conflict Avoidance Coalition (CAC), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey in encouraging a more collaborative and responsible approach to contracting....
FIS adds three new training courses to its e-Learning Hub
FIS has continued the expansion of its e-learning offering with the introduction of three new training courses. Tailored to meet the evolving needs of those working in the sector industry, these courses are a valuable resource for those working in the sector to...
Upcoming Changes to Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship: Key Updates for Employers
Significant changes to visa sponsorship were announced on 14 October 2025 which will impact on upcoming Skilled Worker visa applications. Please see below for a summary of the changes: Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) Increase – Effective 16 December 2025 The...
Industry launches consultation on competence management in organisations
The Industry Task and Finish Group on the management of competence in organisations (ITFG) has launched its short consultation on its draft guidance Managing Competence in the Built Environment: A Guide. Feedback is welcomed until 10 November 2025. The ITFG was pulled...
Have Your Say: Research into Supply Chain Practices in Low and Mid-Rise Housing
If your business operates in the low and mid-rise housing sector, this is an important opportunity to make your voice heard. In response to concerns raised by members, the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) has commissioned the University of Reading and Barbour ABI...
Driving change in construction
Thanks to all who supported the FIS Conference yesterday in London. It was a really interesting day with insights from leaders and professionals across the fit-out, finishes, and interiors supply chain. It was a great opportunity to look (collectively as a supply...
Menopause Awareness
It’s World Menopause Day this Saturday 18 October which aims to raise awareness of the menopause and the support available for women going through it. Employees of menopausal age are the fastest growing workplace demographic in the UK, and Build UK’s template...
FIS Supports the Opening of The Skills Centre Essex
FIS was proud to attend the official opening of The Skills Centre Essex in Horndon Industrial Estate, Brentwood, on Friday 10 October, a significant milestone in strengthening skills development across the construction sector. The new Essex facility marks the 10th...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What It Means for the Finishes and Interiors Sector
From 6 April 2026, HMRC’s new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax service will come into effect, marking a major change in how self-employed individuals, including many working within the finishes and interiors sector, manage their tax. The move is part of HMRC’s plan...