Construction deaths rise to 40 year ending March 2020

Nationaltradesmen.co.uk has learnt through the HSE that construction deaths have risen with 29 workers dying form falls from height and many more from asbestos-related cancer. The (HSE) has today released...

More than 370 construction workers die from Covid 19

The office of national statistics has revealed that 360 construction workers died between 9 March and 25 May while suffering from coronavirus this is due to the nature of the...

CITB to cut levy for employers by 25% over two years

The Construction Industry Training Board has revealed plans to cut levy bills by 25% over the next two years and give cash-strapped contractors more time to pay. Construction buinesses will...

Brick makers to axe jobs due to fall in demand

Ibstock has made an announcement that up to 375 jobs which represent around 14% of its workforce, would be potentially impacted by streamlining plans, while rival brick and block maker Forerra...

Company fined £1.1 m after worker fell from ladder

A London-based relocation and refurbishment company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when he fell from height from a ladder the firm was fined £1.1m Luton Crown...

VAT changes spark cash flow crisis

Many large and small builders and contractors are calling for a delay  to VAT changes which could see 150,000 construction companies face a 20% drop in cash flow. The new...