The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will consult on the 2026-29 training levy costs, engaging industry stakeholders.The consultation will restart consensus engagement in September focused on…
The construction industry faces a critical skills shortage, needing over 250,000 new workers by 2026.With an ageing workforce, there’s a pressing need to attract younger talent…
A recent study highlights a significant challenge faced by UK SMEs: difficulty in finding skilled staff.A substantial 68% of small and medium-sized enterprises are struggling to…
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has experienced a significant membership increase, attributed to the industry’s drive towards electrification.This growth, amounting to 15% over the past…
In recent years, a staggering number of approved housing projects in England and Wales remain unrealised, raising concerns about the government’s housing targets.Data from the Planning…
The Conservative Party’s pledge to create 100,000 new apprenticeships has faced significant criticism.Construction industry leaders have dismissed the £885m plan as “nonsense” and “smoke and mirrors.”A…
A recent parliamentary report has raised alarms about the UK’s capability to deliver its ambitious infrastructure plans. The report, authored by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC),…
As ten new mayors take office across England, there’s a pivotal opportunity to reshape local transport strategies. The recent local elections have placed freight movement in…
The financial services sector has shown signs of recovery in early 2024 after a challenging previous year.New research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo)…
The UK scaffolding sector has seen a significant recovery, as evident in the latest CN Specialists Index 2022, marking a notable increase in revenue and profit.Scaffolding…
