The UK will face a “remarkable challenge” if politicians and businesses don’t work together to provide the workforce with the digital skills they need for the future, Matt Warman MP, the Minister for Digital and Broadband,  said at Lloyds Parliamentary reception recently. 

The UK and the European Union will “rip each other apart” in the talks on a future trade deal, according to a top French politician.

Labour had the "right policy" on Brexit at the general election despite its heavy defeat at the hands of voters, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Boris Johnson will refuse to agree to what he sees as "ridiculous" demands from the European Union to align with the bloc's rules on workers' rights and tax in order to strike a trade deal.

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

Some public sector workers should be allowed access to their pension pots before they retire, Emily Thornberry has declared.

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

IPSE congratulates Rishi Sunak on his elevation to the position of Chancellor of  the Exchequer.

The Chartered Management Institute respond to Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP's article on apprenticeships.

If our country is to meet the challenges of a post-Brexit world, we need to guarantee funding and support for SME apprenticeships independent of the levy, writes Tan Dhesi MP.

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 latest data from the Breathe GB study shows that we need concerted action from government and industry to tackle air pollution, writes the British Safety Council. 

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.

Ofcom will be asked to police tech firms under government plans to crack down on harmful online content.

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.

It was a memorable and enjoyable occasion as a guest list comprising of GGF Members, Senior Staff and Members of the trade media, welcomed Mark Austin as the new GGF President at the President’s Reception at The Landmark Hotel, London on 4th February.

The National Federation of Builders respond to plans for HS2 to proceed. 

British ministers should not "kid themselves" about the level of access to EU markets that the City of London will have in any post-Brexit trade deal, Michel Barnier has declared.