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July 2009
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June 2009
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Sir Reg Empey Launches FMB Insurance for New Build Homes in Northern Ireland
Council House Rents Should Be Used to Build More Homes, demands Federation of Master Builders
Fifth Construction Minister In Two years Must Be A Strong Voice, says Federation of Master Builders
May 2009 Press releases
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Builder’s Breakfast Wins Walkers Do us a Flavour Competition
April
A Missed Opportunity to Address the Housing Crisis, says the Federation of Master Builders in its response to the Budget
A Budget For Homes, demands FMB
BATJIC Acts to Save Jobs
Conservative Housing Plans - A Charter for NIMBYs, warns Federation of Master Builders
FMB dismisses the Chancellor’s plans to cut the increase in business rates
Recession Continues To Hit Builders Hard, warns Federation of Master Builders
March
FMB calls on Treasury to Act to Make Existing Homes Greener
FMB Calls on Builders and Consumers to Vote for ‘Builder’s Breakfast’ Crisps
Scottish Government Tells Darling to Cut VAT on Home Repairs
Zero Carbon Homes Need to be Realistic and not Idealistic, warns Federation of Master Builders
April Budget is the Time to Announce VAT Cut, says FMB
Builders Need A Strong Voice within Government, demands Federation of Master Builders
EU Gives UK Government Green Light To Cut VAT on Home Repairs
FMB urges Government to act to save jobs and green our homes
February
Lib Dems Plans to Help Construction Industry Are A Welcome Step, says Federation of Master Builders
FMB urges East Riding of Yorkshire Council to approve plans to bring forward £100m construction projects
Politicians Across the UK Put Pressure on The Government to Cut VAT
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Energy Efficient Homes Strategy Requires Big Bang, says Federation of Master Builders
January
Government Plans to Build More Council Houses is Good News but Don’t Exclude the Small Builders, says the FMB
FMB calls on MSPs to put Scotland first
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Master Builder of the Year collects keys to his prize – A Nissan Navara
FMB Gives Builders a Stronger Voice in North Wales
Over Half of FMB Building Firms To Make Staff Redundant, warns Federation of Master Builders
Guaranteeing Loans to SMEs Needs To Go Further, says FMB
FMB Calls on Builders to Vote for ‘Builder’s Breakfast’ Crisps
Federation of Master Builders Condemns Call for Subcontractors To Cut Costs
2008 Press Releases
December
It’s Not Just Santa Who Could Be Coming Down the Chimney - Beware the Christmas Cowboys, warns the Federation of Master Builders
OFT Inquiry Results Needs Resolution Now, demands Federation of Master Builders
Government must tackle existing housing, warns FMB
Committee Report Highlights Need for Drastic Cut in VAT, says Federation of Master Builders
Industry Welcomes Government Commitment to Apprenticeships
RIBA joins the Cut the VAT Coalition
Business Rate Supplements are yet another kick in the teeth for the construction industry, says FMB
FMB calls for a Queen’s Speech that will help not hinder the construction industry
November
Federation of Master Builders in Talks with Prime Minister
Stamp Out Planning Red Tape Now, demands Federation of Master Builders
FMB Awards Darling 3 out of 10 for Pre-Budget Report
Tax Incentives for Householders Needed in Pre-Budget Report, demands FMB
Leicester builder is best in Britain!
Government must act now to support the building trade, demands the FMB at Master Builder Awards
Inverness-shire builder best in Britain
Leeds builder best in Britain
Builder from Stroud is best in Britain!
Shropshire builder is best in Britain!
Teddington builder is best in Britain!
Shrewsbury builder is best in Britain!
Perthshire builder best in Britain
Preston builder best in Britain
Leicester builder best in Britain
One Big Interest Rate Cut, Demands Federation of Master Builders
Federation of Master Builders signs up to the 2012 Construction Commitments
New Homes Still Needed, says FMB
Federation of Master Builders Elects First Scottish Vice President
October
Scottish National Party backs Federation of Master Builders Campaign to Cut VAT
FMB calls on Holyrood and Westminster to help Scottish building firms
The National Trust joins 'Cut the VAT' Coalition
FMB supports the HSE's Hidden Killer Campaign
FMB meets with Cameron and Osborne to suggest how to kick-start the Construction Industry
FMB and East of England Construction Skills Forum Celebrate Construction Training at Awards
DIY Could Cost You More Than You Think, warns FMB
Construction Workloads Continue to Fall, warns FMB
New Construction Minister Needs to Roar, says FMB
Champion for the Construction Industry welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders
Master Builder of the Year 2008 Regional winners continue to raise the quality bar
September 2008
Federation of Master Builders' Five Point Plan to Kick Start the Building Industry
Sensible, Practical and Fair, says the Federation of Master Builders in response to OFT Homebuilding Inquiry
FMBs' Five Point Plan to Kick Start the Building Industry
Builder prosecuted for use of logos
Britain's homes need a strategy demands FMB
FMBs' Five Point Plan to Kick Start the Building Industry
Easier Home Extensions Will Benefit Householders and Builders, say the FMB
Apprenticeships Are The key to Tackling Skills Shortage, says FMB
MSP tables motion calling on Westminster to cut VAT
Good news for home buyers but what about home builders, says FMB
August 2008
FMB welcomes decision by Tesco not to build eco-town at Hanley Grange
FMB urges the Chancellor to bring back business rate relief on empty commercial properties
Clearing up after the floods - Avoid the Cowboys!
Get ready for winter - things to do around your home this bank holiday weekend
FMB supports call for Housing Cabinet Minister
Country Land and Business Association joins 'Cut the VAT' Coalition
Government plan on fuel payments is a one hit wonder, says Federation of Master Builders
Westminster Must Act Now and Cut VAT, demands Federation of Master Builders
Enforcement of Existing Law is Better Placed to Protect Construction Workers’ Interests,
July 2008
Conservative £2,000 Bonus for Taking on Apprentices, welcomed by the FMB
Construction industry should be set free to build much needed housing, says Federation of Master Builders
Select Committee has not gone far enough says Federation of Master Builders
More Gloomy News for Construction Market reports Federation of Master Builders - Now Small Builders Feel the Crunch
Green Housing Upgrades Would Create £3.5 Billion Market for Builders, says Oxford University
European Commission Proposals to Cut VAT is a Victory for Legitimate Builders, says the FMB
Government Cashes in as Fuel Bills Rise - Government Set To Make £300 Million from Impending Energy Crunch
Final call for Britain's best builders
More Affordable Housing Means Increasing the Supply
June 2008
Eco Towns are Not the Answer, says Federation of Master Builders
Conservative Party Housing Policy Moving in the Right Direction, says Federation of Master Builders
Reduced VAT is Good for Business, says European Commission
MPs Deliver 10,000 'Cut the VAT' Postcards to 11 Downing Street
Green Energy Revolution Needs Green Housing Revolution, says Federation of Master Builders
How eco-savvy is your builder?
May 2008
Government fiddles while the number living in fuel poverty rockets, says Cut the VAT Coalition
Westminster fiddles while the number living in fuel poverty rockets, says Cut the VAT Coalition
BATJIC Wage Settlement
CE Marking of Construction Products Towards simplification for small construction enterprises
Federation of Master Builders Supports Lord Rogers Condemnation of Eco Town Plans
MPs Back Federation of Master Builders' Call for VAT Cut
72 per cent of MPs Support Cut in VAT
FMB launches hunt for Britain's top apprentices, as study reveals parents favour job-related training over academic study
FMB Responds to Draft Legislative Programme
Tractor Run Raises More Than £8000 for Prostate Cancer Charity
Home Improvement is 'best investment' say UK savers
FMB launches the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2008, as tougher climate raises appeal of award-winning builders
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