Government must extend wage assistance to help construction’s bogus self-employed
Unite called on the government to extend its wage support scheme announced last Friday (20 March), to protect the million plus workers trapped in bogus self-employment during the coronavirus crisis.
Construction industry trade body welcomes Government support package
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the Government’s plans to protect wages.
Builders’ merchants unite to support the vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) members team up to offer a united front in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
‘Trades Against The Virus’ was set-up to...
Roofing contractors struggling with public sector jobs urged to seek help...
Roofing contractors and manufacturers throughout the UK are being advised to talk to their regional framework partners as quickly as possible if they are struggling to deliver any public sector works, have seen projects paused or are worried about payment.
Welcome relief for construction’s self-employed, says FMB
Millions of self-employed individuals will receive direct cash grants though a UK-wide scheme to help them during the coronavirus outbreak, the Chancellor has announced.
80% of builders left in dark by banks on coronavirus loan,...
Whilst banks are under immense pressure at the moment, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme needs to be fast-tracked and the criteria clarified as soon as possible to stop small construction firms going to the wall, says Brian Berry from the Federation of Master Builders
Don’t leave company directors high and dry, FMB tells Chancellor
Greater support is needed for those running small businesses who fall between the gap in schemes to support employees and the self-employed, said the Federation of Master Builders in a recent letter to the Chancellor today.
Construction Industry Task Force set up to tackle industry response to...
The Task Force will help “sustain the industry through the current period when restrictions are in place, and to ensure that the industry is able to drive economic growth and prosperity in the UK once the virus has been beaten.”
Builders were struggling even before coronavirus, says FMB
Data published from the Office for National Statistics has shown that there was a 5.6% fall in private housing repair and maintenance in the three months to February 2020, the largest fall in this series since October 2012.
CLC issues statement on payments and contracts
The Construction Leadership Council has issued a statement on payments and contracts, urging clients to continue to pay suppliers at risk due to COVID-19 until at least the end of June 2020.