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FIS announces Innovation Awards Shortlist
FIS is delighted to announce the finalists for our 2026 Innovation Awards. The awards aim to shine a light on innovation, debunking the myth that our sector is not innovative. The Awards comprise three categories, Digital, Sustainability and Product. A judging panel...
Celebrating excellence at the 2026 FIS Scottish Awards
The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 18 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event, which was hosted by former Scotland and...
Building Safety Regulator publishes latest gateway data
The Building Safety Regular (BSR) has published its latest data for the period 8 June to 31 August 2026. The data shows that a total of 333 decisions were made across all valid Gateway Two applications with an approval rate of 84%. However, 174 applications (34% of...
Commercial Payments Bill: Time to keep up the pressure – we need your help
As the Commercial Payments Bill makes its final stand in the House of Lords, FIS looks at progress and what we all need to do next to ensure that we get the reform we’ve been promised and how you can help. Quick recap on what the Commercial Payments Bill is and how it...
HSE seeks industry views on Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is conducting a statutory review of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) and is seeking views and information through two surveys. This review is separate from HSE’s recent consultation on proposed updates to CAR...
Industry invited to have its say on Specialist Furniture Technician Competence Framework
The draft Competence Framework for Specialist Furniture Technicians has now been published, with the wider industry invited to review the framework and contribute to the consultation. Developed through an industry-led process, the framework aims to establish a clear...
HSE Consultation on PPE and Limb (b) Workers: industry input needed
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently reviewing the effectiveness of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022, including the extension of PPE requirements to so-called "Limb (b) workers". This has regularly been raised as an...
Could BICS cut your electricity costs by up to 4p/kWh?
The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is a new government initiative designed to reduce electricity costs for thousands of manufacturing businesses across Great Britain. From 2027, eligible manufacturers could save an estimated £35–£40 per MWh of...
New Employment Rights: what you need to know
The Employment Rights Act represents the ‘biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation’ and further measures will come into force next month. From 1 October, the time limit for an employee to make a claim to an Employment Tribunal will be increased from three to...