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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...
Migration Advisory Committee Review of the Temporary Shortage List
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has published the first stage of its review of the Temporary Shortage List (TSL), which sets out occupations that may qualify for a Skilled Worker Visa under the recent changes to the UK’s Points-Based Immigration System. With...
Industry Competence Committee Publishes Guidance on Competence Management – Consultation Now Open
The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has published new draft guidance, Setting Expectations on Competence Management, now open for consultation via the HSE Citizen Space from 25 September to 6 November 2025. This guidance outlines the ICC’s expectations for how...
FIS response to late payment and retentions consultation
In response to the Government’s consultation on tackling late payment and retentions in the construction sector, FIS has prepared its formal response on the package of proposed legislative measures to address late, long and disputed business to business payments....
Finalists unveiled for 2025 Training Awards
We're delighted to announce the shortlist for this year's Training Awards. Celebrating excellence and achievement in plastering and interior trades, these awards acknowledge the accomplishments of apprentices and students who have exceeded expectations, training...