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FIS responds to Government’s Net Zero Review call for evidence

FIS responds to Government’s Net Zero Review call for evidence

FIS has worked with its members to respond to the Government’s call for evidence on net zero. The Government has commissioned a review on the Government’s approach to delivering net zero to ensure it is pro-growth and pro-business. The Government has called all...

Support for business from the Energy Bill Relief Scheme

Support for business from the Energy Bill Relief Scheme

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) will provide energy bill relief for non-domestic customers in Great Britain. It applies to all businesses, including those in the construction sector. The Scheme covers energy use for 6 months from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023....

New Hospital Programme Industry Day

The New Hospital Programme (NHP) will be holding an Industry Day on Tuesday 13 December to outline how businesses across the supply chain can play a role in the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. With a target to develop 48 hospitals by 2030, the NHP...

Working Rule Agreement Revised

Working Rule Agreement Revised

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) Working Rule Agreement (WRA) has been updated, following the 5% increase in the national pay rates in July 2022. The WRA ‐ also referred to as ‘The Pink Book’ ‐ sets out the terms and conditions for use across the...

CPA provides economic update

CPA provides economic update

The CPA has produced an economic update which details Insolvency Service UK Construction Insolvencies (August 2022) ONS/Land Registry UK House Price Index (August 2022) Bellway Preliminary Results (October 2022) Travis Perkins Trading Update (2022 Q3) The CPA draft...

Increased grant for drylining apprenticeships

Increased grant for drylining apprenticeships

CITB-registered employers can now receive an additional £2,000 on top of the existing grant (£2,500 per year for attendance and £3,500 for achievement) for Dry Lining Apprenticeships that started from 1 April 2022 onwards.  This is applicable for employers in each of...

New CITB Skills and Training Fund for subcontractors

New CITB Skills and Training Fund for subcontractors

There is a new £2.5k Skills and Training Funding opportunity for Employers with CIS only (No PAYE).  This is an enhancement to the Skills and Training Funds currently available: Skills and Training Fund funding from £2,500 to £25,000 over a 12‐month period for...

Training qualification for dryliners working on house building

Training qualification for dryliners working on house building

FIS worked with NOCN to create a much needed training qualification for Dryliners working on house building projects.  Recent information received from NOCN shows there are 24 Centres approved to deliver with 40 Tutors and 37 Assessors assigned to the qualification. ...