Tag: Government
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Clarion secures £26m of government funding to build affordable homes
Social landlord and Homes England strategic partner Clarion has been awarded £26m of government funding to build affordable housing as demand increases. The funding is channelled through Homes England’s latest £2bn bridge funding programme. The government agency has £9.23bn of cash to deliver at least 100,000 affordable homes outside of London by the end of…
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Crackdown on illegal working in construction
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More than twice the number of employers have been banned from sponsoring foreign workers in the first year of this government compared with the year before, according to new figures. Between July 2024 and June 2025, 1,948 licences allowing companies to bring in migrant workers were revoked – more than double the number in the…
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Government urged to refine foundation apprenticeships strategy
EngineeringUK is urging the government to implement a series of recommendations to help refine foundation apprenticeships. In a new report, Pathways to success: shaping foundation apprenticeships in engineering and technology, EngineeringUK sets out seven criteria for the government to consider: Objectives are clear and complement other policies. Sectors with demand for level 2 foundation apprentices are identified.…
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Apprenticeships in Wales need better promotion, report says
Schools, colleges, employers and the Welsh Government must work together to present apprenticeships as a strong start to a career, the Senedd’s economy committee has concluded. Andrew RT Davies, chair of the Senedd’s Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee, said: “For many people, apprenticeships can be an excellent choice. They combine learning, earning, working and…
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Industry welcomes £100m ‘technical excellence colleges’
More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August). The specialist colleges will be in every region of England to train the workforce needed to support economic growth and deliver the government’s 1.5m new homes target. The 10 new colleges are Derby College Group,…
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Industry welcomes £100m ‘technical excellence colleges’
More than 40,000 future construction workers will be trained by 2029 at new ‘technical excellence colleges’ unveiled today (12 August). The specialist colleges will be in every region of England to train the workforce needed to support economic growth and deliver the government’s 1.5m new homes target. The 10 new colleges are Derby College Group,…
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Government reveals how Deconstruct will take down Grenfell Tower
“The government is committed to ensuring that all work at the Grenfell Tower site is carried out to the highest standards. We will continue to ensure all work at the site respects the significance of the building, is considerate, trauma aware and minimises disruption for those living, studying and working nearby.” View the original article…
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Manufacturers Information Hub gains government backing
Fergus Harradence, deputy director, construction, logistics, airports and water at the Department for Business & Trade, spoke at the launch of the MIH at DCW. He pointed out some key benefits of the MIH for the government’s objectives to modernise the sector, as set out in the Construction Products Reform Green Paper: View the original article and…
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New construction skills body seeks 100,000 more workers a year
“Every year, over 100,000 people receive construction training. I want many more of them to forge lasting careers in the sector,” Balcon said. “This is why the partnership with DWP is so vital, as it helps ensure individuals are not just trained but truly prepared for careers in construction. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Apprenticeship funding cuts are a ‘major blow’ for construction employers
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Mandy Crawford-Lee, chief executive for UVAC, said: “The government’s policy to remove vital levy funding – that is supporting nine in 10 Level 7 apprentices – is a major blow to construction employers and will leave them facing both huge training bill costs and a skills shortage headache. View the original article and our Inspiration…