Tag: Government
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Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
Around 7 million UK households with high energy use are set to gain the most from a planned 5 % VAT cut on domestic energy bills. The move, currently being discussed by the government ahead of the November Budget, is designed to ease pressure on struggling households. However, analysts say that energy-efficient homes will see much smaller…
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Government considers cutting VAT on domestic energy bills
Around 7 million UK households with high energy use are set to gain the most from a planned 5 % VAT cut on domestic energy bills. The move, currently being discussed by the government ahead of the November Budget, is designed to ease pressure on struggling households. However, analysts say that energy-efficient homes will see much smaller…
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Government housing targets are a bitter lemon
Angela Rayner may have dodged a bullet by leaving her housing post, writes Gleeds’ Richard Steer. (Image: Peter Cox via Dreamstime.com) Sometimes when life delivers you lemons, you just need to make lemonade. Not the great wisdom of Cicero or a towering political luminary like Winston Churchill. No, this homespun advice came from Beyoncé after…
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WSP downplays M&A rumors, government shutdown
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The current government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, has had a “minimal impact” on the business of Montreal-based builder WSP, said CEO Alexandre L’Heureux during the contractor’s Q3 earnings call Thursday. But he also noted that…
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BWF CEO: We are united against ‘dumbing down’ of apprenticeships
Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), tells CM People why industry leaders are coming together in response to the government’s proposed apprenticeship reforms. Last month, an open letter addressed to the prime minister made headlines as a powerful coalition of construction industry leaders and professional bodies warned that government-backed reforms to apprenticeship…
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Government calls for employer insights to combat illegal working
Alex Norris, minister for border security and asylum, said: “These legislative amendments will restrict the ability of rogue employers to take advantage of illegal workers and encourage businesses to provide work opportunities to those permitted to work in the UK. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Government rejects OBR warning of 200k homes shortfall
The government has insisted its pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029 is still achievable, despite warnings from the UK’s budget watchdog that it may fall short. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) predicts only 1.3 million homes will be built under existing reforms unless unforseen changes are made. However, the government have…
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How the government shutdown impacts construction contracts
This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. When the government shuts down, contractors’ cash flow on federal sites does too. The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, freezing activity on a…
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New measures announced to tackle London’s housing crisis
Emergency interventions to unlock housebuilding in the capital have been set out by the housing secretary and mayor of London. The measures, which are subject to consultation, aim to fast-track the planning process for sites with at least 20% affordable housing. According to a government statement, the proposed measures will “tackle squeezed viability, including the…
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What will OSHA look like when the government reopens?
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The federal government’s shutdown has crossed the three-week threshold, and there isn’t a clear timeline yet for when it could be resolved. For agencies like OSHA, that time lost during the closure is hard to gain back…