We can start saving carbon now, giving us time to win over hearts and minds and complete the massive and complex job of upgrading energy efficiency in our rural homes, writes Calor. 

The UK has some of the least energy efficient housing in Europe and that must change. With new homes saving on average £555 a year on energy bills and using two thirds less energy, it’s clear we need a revolutionary and sustained retrofitting programme, says NFB.

The number of rough sleepers in the UK has more than doubled since 2010, new figures show.

Boris Johnson has promised an extra £236m to tackle the “simply unacceptable” levels of rough sleeping in the UK.

This week in Parliament the CIOB launched their new report, showcasing the true value of the construction industry in the UK.

The UK has one of the most energy inefficient housing stocks in Europe, instead of relying on energy companies to reduce emissions of fuel poor homes, we need a locally managed and properly funded national infrastructure, writes Lord Teverson. 

Rebecca Long-Bailey has sparked a Labour split after challenging her leadership rivals to match her plans for a "council house building boom".

New research from the Local Government Association (LGA) has revealed that more than a million homes were not built in the past decade despite planning permission for them being granted.

More than a million homes were not built in the past decade despite planning permission for them being granted, new research has revealed.

Home Secretary, Priti Patel has launched a new points-based immigration system which is set to take effect on 1 January 2021, marking the end of free movement.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded the Mineral Products Association (MPA) £6.02 million for ground-breaking demonstrations of hydrogen and plasma technology. The project will demonstrate the potential of these technologies to reduce carbon emissions through fuel switching from fossil fuels in cement and lime production.

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) congratulates the new appointments following Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle.

With the appointment of George Eustice, Defra is getting a leader with experience who has spent significant time with the department, and who should be able to hit the ground running, says ESA.

National Federation of Builders extend congratulations to Rishi Sunak on his appointment as Chancellor.

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Labour MP for Slough, has correctly highlighted some of the issues that construction SMEs are having with the current state of the apprenticeship levy, writes the National Federation of Builders. 

Nearly a third (32%) of freelancers are planning to stop contracting in the UK because the changes to IR35 due in the private sector in April, according to research by IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed).

The Chartered Institute of Building respond to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) latest data on construction output and UK gross domestic product (GDP) for Quarter 4 (October to December) 2019.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that it has agreed a partnership with Northern Ireland’s leading qualified Research and Development (R&D) tax specialists, Amplifi Solutions.

The Mineral Products Association welcomes the Prime Minister’s announcement confirming HS2 will go ahead. 

Following the GGF’s Government funding for the Brexit Readiness Campaign for the Glass and Glazing industry, the GGF will now use the communication channels it has set up to ensure that companies receive up-to-date, accurate and expert guidance to help them cope with the Brexit Transition period.

The inaugural annual GGF Chairpersons’ Forum took place at AluK Design Studio in London, on 4th February, with 31 Members attending to represent the GGF Technical Groups, Committees and Board as well the GGF Regions/Countries.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that BSI, the business improvement company, has joined full membership of the Federation.