Time to Pay Up: Government to crack down on late payments and retentions

Interest and fines for late payment and a ban on retention….. Is the long await over?

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Uniting the supply chain to raise standards and improve quality, safety and sustainability in the £13 billion Finishes, Fit-out and Interiors Sector

Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) was created to draw the finishes and interiors supply chain together to improve safety and quality, minimise risk, enhance productivity and help embrace innovation.

Our membership comprises fit-out and specialist contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. All members are vetted against a strict criteria that helps promote quality, safety and best practice in the sector.

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Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding

Jun 30, 2025

Delays to building new high-rise homes will be unblocked through a new package of reforms to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) announced today. These reforms, which include a new Fast Track Process, changes to leadership and fresh investment, aim to support the...

Government look to clamp down on late payers

Jun 27, 2025

Yesterday Government announced a consultation that could see procurement law impemented that would effectively force all public contracting authorities to exclude firms that fail to meet the recognised payment standards. On launching the consultation Georgia Gould MP...

New CIJC Pay Rates effective from 30 June 2025

Jun 26, 2025

The Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) has agreed new pay rates from Monday 30 June. There is a 3.2% increase in the basic wage rates, as well as increases in travel and subsistence allowances and sick pay. The new rates should be read in conjunction with the...

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