Tag: Government
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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…
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UK government announces £275m skills package
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“Our modern industrial strategy will be powered by investing in British people. It will help transform our skills system to end the overreliance on foreign labour, and ensure British workers can secure good, well-paid jobs in the industries of tomorrow and drive growth and investment right across the country, making our Plan for Change a…
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Solar panels will be part of Future Homes Standard, government confirms
The UK government has confirmed that the Future Homes Standard will be published this autumn, making it clear that new homes will require solar panels as standard. The announcement forms part of the government’s wider Plan for Change, aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and lowering energy bills for future homeowners. While many…
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Government pledges £39bn for affordable homes in Spending Review
The UK government has announced a £39 billion plan over ten years to build 1.5 million affordable new homes. This big spending promise, part of the Chancellor’s latest review, is being called the “biggest boost to social and affordable housing in a generation.” However, many will be watching closely to see if this huge investment…
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How’s the government going to ‘get Britain building’?
The government has published two major planning announcements aimed at the housebuilding sector. David Parry explains what’s in each of them. (Image: Paul Maguire via Dreamstime) The end of May saw the publication of two major government announcements for the construction sector, both setting out further intentions to free up the planning system and get…
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Government to appoint interim chief construction adviser this summer
The government is planning to announce an interim chief construction adviser this summer ahead of a permanent appointment next year. The update was included in the government’s progress report on the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase 2 recommendations, published today (29 May). One of the Inquiry’s recommendations was the appointment of a chief construction adviser to…
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Government urges industry to continue using its advice on HRBs
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published a notice asking the sector and regulatory bodies to continue using government guidance to determine whether a building is higher-risk. It follows confusion arising from a first-tier tribunal decision last July, which ruled that a roof terrace in a residential property in East London…
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Government tells industry to continue using its advice to determine HRBs
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has published a notice asking the sector and regulatory bodies to continue using government guidance to determine whether a building is higher-risk. It follows confusion arising from a first-tier tribunal decision last July, which ruled that a roof terrace in a residential property in East London…
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Government cuts higher level apprenticeship funding
The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026. From next year, only existing apprentices or those aged 16-21 will be eligible for levy-funded training. According to the government, the new measures will allow levy funding to be “rebalanced towards training at lower levels, where…