The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) calls on the public sector to lead by example in order to tackle scourge of late payment.

New government measures to clamp down on late payment – including holding boards directly accountable – have been welcomed by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).

Nigel Farage has opened the door to an election pact with Boris Johnson as he said there was a "deal to be done" with the Conservatives over a hard Brexit.

The Chairman of the British Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (BUCC) writes an open letter to the International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox calling for "a new free trade agreement between the UK and Ukraine as soon as possible".

Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay has urged Michel Barnier to work together to ring-fence citizens’ rights even if there is a no-deal Brexit.

The societal effects of delineating internet access based on financial means shouldn’t be underestimated, warns the Internet Advertising Bureau.

A man has pleaded guilty to common assault and criminal damage after he threw a milkshake at Nigel Farage in Newcastle last month.

The UK currently has an estimated 2.4 million untrained ‘accidental managers’, and with poor management costing employers around £84 billion a year according to the OECD, it is time for a step change in how we prepare the next generation of leaders.

Tom Watson has said he fears "Labour is leaving me" as he called on the party to campaign for Remain in a second EU referendum.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that David Borland has joined the leading trade organisation as Technical Officer.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that it has co-opted Gaby Mendham, Director of Ecoglass Ltd, to the GGF Board, further enhancing the breadth and diversity of talent charged with ensuring the successful governance of the Federation.

Rachel Mason, a songwriter, musical director and former judge on Sky One’s Sing: Ultimate A Cappella, has been named Freelancer of the Year.

The Conservative party will be "toast" if the Government fails to take Britain out of the European Union by 31 October, leadership hopeful Dominic Raab has warned.

Jeremy Hunt has refused to commit to leaving the European Union by the end of the year if he becomes prime minister - as he accused Tory leadership rival Boris Johnson of an "at-any-cost" approach to Brexit.

Freelancers working in the project sector contribute more to the economy than the creative industries and drive wider economic performance, new research from the CRSE (Centre for Research on Self-Employment) has found.

European Union negotiators reportedly expect to see Boris Johnson as the next Prime Minister - but think he will U-turn on his promise to take the UK out of the EU by October 31.

Plaid Cymru’s Westminster Brexit Spokesperson Hywel Williams writes about the threat of a no-deal Brexit: “The only way we can settle this stifling issue is by taking it back to the people to decide. It’s time to acknowledge that project Brexit has failed."

Philip Hammond has taken a veiled swipe at Conservative leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson, as he confirmed he would “not be able to serve” under a Prime Minister pushing for Britain to leave the EU without a deal.

Nick Sangwin became national chair of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on Thursday 13 June 2019 at the NFB’s annual general meeting (AGM), which was followed by a celebratory gala dinner. 

John Major has accused Tory leadership contenders threatening to shut down Parliament in order to force through a no-deal Brexit of "gold-plated hypocrisy". 

Help to Buy, a demand-led initiative, has helped more people buy the right homes in the right places. That fact is inescapable. However, it is also true that Help to Buy has not transformed quickly enough to target those who need it most, with the Government failing to introduce enough supply measures alongside it.

Speaking at the launch of the Construction Licensing Task Force, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, said it was “really good to hear the focus the FMB is attaching to issues of standards and quality and really driving that change within the industry.”

The housing crisis and the political turmoil are unsettling homeowners and making them less likely to want to move, says BSA.

Sajid Javid has accused Boris Johnson of being “yesterday’s news” as he launched his bid to become the next Prime Minister.