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Mixed signs for construction activity

Mixed signs for construction activity

The latest information from Builders’ Conference shows that there were 441 contracts worth £7.5 billion awarded in September. Whilst the value was 60% higher than the previous month (£4.7 billion), it did include a £2.2 billion contract for the Colne Valley Viaduct...

Get your complimentary ticket at the Workspace Design Show

Get your complimentary ticket at the Workspace Design Show

FIS is proud to partner with the first ever Workspace Design Show which will take place on 4-5 November 2021 at the Business Design Centre in London. This event is a must-attend for anyone in the sector – and it is free to attend! After all the recent disruption to...

£3,000 incentive payment for hiring an apprentice extended

£3,000 incentive payment for hiring an apprentice extended

At this week’s Conservative Party Conference there was a clear focus on skills, with the Chancellor announcing a £500 million expansion to the Plan for Jobs.  This includes extending the £3,000 incentive payment for businesses hiring an apprentice until 31 January...

Construction’s important role in the post-Covid recovery

Construction’s important role in the post-Covid recovery

Later this month the Chancellor of the Exchequer will set out his Autumn Budget and Spending Review to Parliament. It should not be underestimated how important this is both to the UK economy, and to companies from across the UK construction industry. This Spending...

English apprenticeships recognition of prior learning

English apprenticeships recognition of prior learning

The Education and Skills Funding Agency have updated the guidance on apprenticeships initial assessment to recognise prior learning.  The updated guidance supports providers to tailor apprenticeship programmes to meet apprentices’ needs by establishing the correct...

Free occupational health and safety guidance for SME’s

Free occupational health and safety guidance for SME’s

A new international standard on mental health, ISO 45003, has been published to provide guidance on managing the psychological health of the workforce as part of an occupational H&S management system. It is available free of charge to SMEs and other organisations...

Government announces measures to ease risk of shortages

Government announces measures to ease risk of shortages

The Government has announced a package of measures to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers, which is causing widespread disruption across supply chains. It includes training 4,000 new drivers, offering 5,000 temporary visas for HGV drivers in the run up to Christmas,...