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Changes to Working Time Regulations: guidance for employers
On January 1, 2024, the UK government implemented amendments to the Working Time Regulations, which are outlined in this document. Please note that this guidance cannot provide definitive answers to all individual queries or be used in place of personalised legal...
Workshops and webinars available through the Supply Chain Sustainability School and FIS
The Supply Chain Sustainability School and FIS have collaborated to bring you a range of workshops and webinars specific to the finishes and interiors sector. We've highlighted below all the upcoming sessions and relevant resources. Introduction to Modern Slavery with...
Len takes a look back at 2023
As we get to the end of 2023 there is no doubt it has been a tumultuous year for the industry in the United Kingdom. We have experienced some significant business failures which regrettably have left a mountain of debt due to a wide range of subcontractors across the...
FIS Digital Construction Working Group Report
The meeting was chaired by Diane Tocco, Director of Diane Butterworth Limited, a longstanding FIS Member that specialises in digital solutions, initial office planning, visualisation and Revit Families. Diane opened by reminding the attendees of the whole group...
Expanding England’s tree coverage and encouraging the safe usage of timber in construction
The government is committed to increasing England's tree canopy and woodland cover to 16.5% by 2050, as per the statutory tree and woodland cover target. However, planting trees alone is not enough. To make the most out of the materials they provide, the government...
Re-use, net zero, sustainability and FIS efforts
Wednesday marked the last formal FIS Working Group meeting for 2023 with the FIS Sustainability Leadership Group descending on Clerkenwell, kindly hosted by Troldtekt in their showroom. As host Steve Mansell kindly acted as Guest Chair (this Chair for this group...
Latest FIS Wage Rate Survey
To help monitor wage rate inflation (and other contractual issues), FIS launched in 2021 The FIS Wage Rate Index. The aim of this work is to support contract negotiations and to help track the impact of labour shortage on the cost...
The 12 pays of Christmas
With cashflow continuing to be a thorny issue across the industry, it’s never been more important to ensure your payment preparations are in good health. Here, our expert elf delivers a dozen festive financial pointers to help prepare your business balance sheet for...
Changes to Skilled Worker Visas
The Government has announced a number of changes to the Points‐Based Immigration System (PBIS) designed to reduce overall net migration. From next spring, the Government will increase the earning threshold for the Skilled Worker visa from £26,200 to £38,700, as well...