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Fit-Out Top 500 has launched
FIS, in association with McClelland Media Ltd, launched a Leaderboard for the Top 500 active Twitter users in the fit-out sector on 7 August. The aim of the new Leaderboard is to raise social media engagement for our members and promote the finishes and interiors...
JTC August Newsline
The latest edition of the Joint Taxation Committee’s Newsline for August can be downloaded here. This month's hot topics include: Workplace Pension automatic enrolment Making Tax Digital - new timetable Reclaiming Construction Industry Scheme tax Time for the...
IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI: July
A summary of July's data from the IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI® revealed that Construction growth eased to an 11-month low in July amid weakness in commercial building. Other key findings include: Weakest construction performance since August 2016 Commercial...
CITB Levy Deductions from Subcontractors
We have received advice from Liz Bridge who runs the Joint Taxation Committee, is a Tax Judge and sits on the CITB Levy Panel. Her advice is set out below; Some firms insert a clause into their contractual terms which allow them to make a deduction for training costs...
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...