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Construction union UCATT have welcomed confirmation that the HMRC will be tackling false self-employment as part of their crackdown on employment agencies. more info
The faltering construction industry is hindering the UK's economy recovery. Gross Domestic Product, (GDP) only grew modestly at the start of the year, hindered by a further sharp drop in construction - but making it likely that the Bank of England will keep interest rates at record lows for some months. more info
After an initial recovery in 2010 from the sharpest downturn in more than a generation, construction output is set to fall again in both 2011 and 2012 according to the latest forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA). more info
Business Secretary Vince Cable announced last week that no small firm will have to have independently audited accounts any longer, saving 42,000 businesses £40 million per year. more info
. network February 2011 issue 18 Important information I am writing to let you know that Wayne Grills, Managing Director of Lantra Awards, has now left the business to pursue other opportunities outside of Lantra. more info
Are you unlocking the true potential of the £220 billion public sector marketplace? Are you confident you are maximising the opportunity to win more public sector contracts more often? more info
ISO 9001:2000 EFIA members can now use the British Assessment Bureau who are offering highly competitive rates and either transfer from their existing certification body or register as a new client. more info
Electric netting is the ideal option for those keeping a small amount of birds in a domestic setting, preferring a solution which can be moved and stored easily and has a low visual impact. more info
Wayne Grills - Managing Director Lantra writes: I am writing to you to communicate some important proposed changes that may be happening to Lantra Awards over the next couple of months. more info
The Government is challenging a High Court ruling which places a temporary block on the Department for Community and Local Government’s advice that its plans to abolish regional strategies (RSs) should be a material consideration when considering planning applications. more info