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CPA releases UK Economic and Construction Update
The latest weekly update from CPA is available to members here. The updated issues are in Pages 1-5 of the weekly update including: ONS UK GDP (April 2021) ONS Construction Output (April 2021) HMRC UK Construction Products Trade with the EU (2021 Q1) Subsequent pages...
Open Doors back in full swing
Build UK has confirmed that Open Doors 2021 is back and will take place from Monday 4 ‐ Saturday 9 October. This year will see a combination of site visits and ‘live’ virtual experiences. Open Doors provides an opportunity for young people and those looking for a...
Deferred VAT payments – how to avoid a penalty
Companies that deferred VAT payments between 20 March and 30 June 2020 and still have payments to make will need to join the Government's VAT deferral new payment scheme by 21 June or pay in full by 30 June, otherwise they may be charged a 5% penalty or interest.
CIJC pay agreement sees 2.5% increase in all pay rates
The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has completed negotiations with trade unions GMB and Unite the Union and reached agreement on a 2.5% increase in all pay rates, which will take effect from Monday 28 June 2021. Non‐taxable elements of pay, such as travel...
FIS Fantasy Euros League
With Brexit, the debacle that was the Eurovision Song Contest and an all English Champions league final, tensions with our European neighbours are running high and it is about to get worse as we send our national football teams into the fray to give them all a jolly...
Cash boost for apprenticeships launched
From 1 June 2021 employers of all sizes in England can apply for extra funding to help them take on new apprentices. The boost to the apprenticeship incentive scheme was confirmed by the Chancellor in the Budget in March. Business can apply to claim £3,000 for each...
How to deliver a high quality, successful apprenticeship
The road to a quality apprenticeship The road to a quality apprenticeship has been published by Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to help employers understand the steps involved in delivering high quality, successful apprenticeships in their businesses. A...
CLC launches Construct Zero website
The Construction Leadership Council used the inaugural BMF Sustainability Forum to launch its new Construct Zero website, which will provide a single hub for all information relating to the construction industry’s change programme in the Race to net Zero. Hannah...
Additional funding for training and qualifications
Additional Funding For Training And Qualifications Completed Between 1 August 2020 and 31 March 2021 The FIS Training Group has secured additional funding to support the cost of training and qualifications completed by FIS employer members in scope to CITB. The...