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Unite, the UK’s largest union, is warning the introduction of the new apprenticeship levy could be taken off course and lead to a sharp rise in sub-standard apprenticeships.
Read More »National campaign launched to help tackle illegal working in construction
Considerate Constructors Scheme launches 'Spotlight on... Illegal workers' campaign, as industry survey finds 33% of construction industry suspect illefal working had been present at a previous or current employer. 81% believe illegal working has been on the rise over the last 15 years and 93% agreed illegal working could be better tackled in the construction industry.
Read More »The heat is on as Flame embarks on Scotland recruitment drive
Fast growing Heating & Plumbing merchant, Flame Heating Spares, is targeting further growth and job creation as it looks to expand its operation to serve the Scottish market.
Read More »Impact’s regional sales manager helps raise over £220,000 for Transaid
Impact’s regional sales manager Colin Ingram has successfully completed a challenging 280-mile cycle ride across South Africa, helping to raise more than £220,000 for Transaid – the most a single event has ever achieved for the organisation.
Elmhurst Energy remains optimistic in wake of Brexit
Elmhurst Energy, the energy performance assessment specialist, is optimistic about the outcome for the energy assessment industry following Theresa May’s formal triggering of Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, beginning the UK’s departure from the European Union.
Read More »JCB becomes latest BMF Regional Centre of Excellence
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has teamed up with JCB to help make training courses more accessible to the Federation’s members in Staffordshire.
Read More »Actavo staff inspired to support Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Actavo | Hire & Sales Solutions Branch Manager, Keith Padwick’s personal story is inspiring colleagues to get behind the company’s fundraising drive for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Read More »Jewson pledges support to Better Barnsley project
Jewson has partnered with award-winning contractor, Henry Boot Construction, as part of the ‘Better Barnsley’ project.
Read More »UK Government triggers EU Article 50: BMF comment
Responding to today’s Article 50 announcement, the Builders Merchants’ Federation (BMF) has urged Theresa May and Davis Davis to negotiate a mutually-beneficial new customs agreement based on zero or low tariffs.
Read More »Wolseley to change name to Ferguson
Plumbers merchant group Wolseley plc is to change its name to Ferguson, the better to reflect the fact that the American plumbing name accounts for 84% of trading profit.
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