Plumber fined after causing massive explosion
A self-employed plumber has been fined for safety failings that led to an explosion at a domestic property in Cambrian Way, Haslingden. Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard how, in May 2014,…
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Balfour Beatty to cut 400 jobs in restructuring
As reported yesterday by nationaltradesmen.co.uk, Balfour Beatty made a loss of £150m, now we have now learnt that 400 staff will now be made redundant during the first half of this year,…
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Balfour Beatty has reported a £150m pre tax loss
Balfour Beatty has reported a £150m pre tax loss for the half year to June 2015 because of problem contracts. Construction services made a £209m loss with the UK operation…
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WW2 Bomb found in basment in Bethnal Green
A unexploded World War Two bomb has been found in London in Bethnal Green the authorities have evacuated 130 local people from the area. The bomb, thought to weigh around 500lb,…
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Building contractors face illegal migrant raids
The construction industry will be singled out for increased wave of checks on contractors to clampdown on illegal migrant workers. James Brokenshire who is Home Office Minister told the Times…
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Polish workers to go on strike 20th of August
Polish workers are going on strike because they feel undervalued, the strike is to take place on the 20th August. The unofficial strike, which does not have the backing of any…
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Construction skills shortages intensify with no signs of slowing
A new report from the Recruitment and Employment federation and KPMG highlights the skills shortages in the construction industry with many firms being held back staffing problems. Engineering employees were…
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The umbrella con trick, taking your money
This post is about umbrella companies and how they work and how they take money of you, this is part of a campaign by UCAT to stop umbrella companies taking…
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REED hit by £153m bill for unpaid TAX
The employment agency Reed has lost a court battle appeal contesting £158 in unpaid tax. Reed employment agency has been fighting a long-running battle with HM Revenue & Customs over…
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Surprise growth in construction false self-employment
New figures obtained by construction union UCATT indicate that false self-employment and casualisation grew in the construction industry last year. A freedom of information request revealed that the number of…
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