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May 2008

  • 72 per cent of MPs Support Cut in VAT
    A massive 72 per cent of MPs support a cut in VAT from 17.5 per cent to 5 per cent for all building repair and maintenance work according to new research carried out by ComRes on behalf of the 'Cut the VAT' Coalition.
  • BATJIC Wage Settlement
    The Joint Secretaries of the Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) announce that they had reached an agreement on increases to wage rates following a detailed submission from the Union side.
  • CE Marking of Construction Products Towards simplification
    CE Marking of Construction Products Towards simplification for small construction enterprises
  • FMB launches hunt for Britain's top apprentices
    The majority of parents (84%) believe job-related training is a more attractive option for school leavers than academic study, according to research released as the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) launches its hunt for Britain's top apprentices.
  • FMB launches the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2008
    FMB launches its annual search for the best builders in Britain, the Master Builder of the Year Awards 2008, into an increasingly competitive building market, where accolades may make the difference between winning and losing contracts.
  • FMB Responds to Draft Legislative Programme
    The Prime Minister's announcement that he intends to establish a statutory basis for the apprenticeship programme has been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The FMB has, however, questioned how this will work in practice.
  • FMB Supports Lord Rogers Condemnation of Eco Town Plans
    Lord Rogers is absolutely right to describe eco town plans as 'one of the biggest mistakes' the Government could make, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
  • Government fiddles while the number living in fuel poverty rockets
    Today's measures outlined by the Government will do little to help the 4.5 million people in the UK that are currently living in fuel poverty. The Government by comparison is profiting handsomely from the 5 per cent VAT they charge on fuel.
  • Home Improvement is 'best investment'
    Despite the credit crunch and reports of falling property prices, homeowners still believe the best investment choice for 2008 is building, renovating or improving their own homes.
  • MPs Back FMB Call for VAT Cut
    The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) today welcomes the conclusion in the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee report on the supply of rented housing calling for a reduction in VAT on repairs and maintenance.
  • Tractor Run Raises More Than £8000 for Prostate Cancer Charity
    The four vintage tractors that embarked on an epic 850 mile journey from John O'Groats have today completed their tour of the UK, arriving at Lands End.
  • Westminster fiddles while the number living in fuel poverty rockets
    Today's measures outlined by the Westminster Government will do little to help the quarter of Scottish household's now experiencing fuel poverty. The Government by comparison is profiting handsomely from the 5 per cent VAT they charge on fuel.