In response to requests from a wide range of business lobbies, the Government’s trade credit insurance top-up scheme has been extended to increase the eligibility for the scheme. The ... Read more »
For the construction industry, the case for reducing VAT seems obvious and the Government’s lack of movement is frustrating and infuriating. But is it so convinced of the righteousness of ... Read more »
As part of today’;s reshuffle, the Government merged the Department of Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) with the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills to form ... Read more »
The Following has been released by the Construction Products Association: The construction output figures from ONS covering the first quarter of 2009, which have been released today, highlight ... Read more »
Following the recent briefing meeting on credit insurance, the Construction Products Association agreed to conduct a survey amongst its members. The intention is to provide up to date information ... Read more »
Entries for the TTJ Career Development Award 2009 (formerly Trainee of the Year Award) from companies who have put people through BWF WITForum training. The Award is now open for entries and the ... Read more »
Todays Guardian reports that Shell International was fined £300,000 yesterday over deficiencies in fire safety at the Shell Centre in central London, London Fire Brigade (LFB) said. The ... Read more »
A BWF member reports an unexpected increase in enquiries for sliding sash windows from customers in the Republic of Ireland. The construction industry is apparently even more depressed ... Read more »
The deadline for entries for this year’s Wood Awards has been extended by a week to Friday 29 May. If you have a project you were planning to enter, make sure you submit your entry as ... Read more »
The BWF’s tax adviser, Liz Bridge, offers the following tips to manage your cash flow during the recession: Use the tax payment helpline Always know the deadlines for paying tax. If you ... Read more »
