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June 2009

FMB Welcomes MP's Call for More Construction Apprenticeships
The call in the House of Commons from Labour MP, and former apprentice, Dave Anderson, for more construction apprenticeships to help create new jobs in the construction industry has been warmly welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders.
Government Ignoring Interests of Small Construction Companies, warns FMB
An amendment to the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill in the House of Commons, which would have supported small construction firms, has been blocked by the Government; a move which the Federation of Master Builders (FMB)...
Extending Planning Permissions is a Welcome Boost, says FMB
The Government's decision to extend planning permission for new developments by another three years is a welcome boost to the ailing building industry, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
Sir Reg Empey Launches FMB Insurance for New Build Homes in Northern Ireland
Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Employment and Learning, has officially launched the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) 10 year insurance policy for new build homes and self builds. The policies, named 'New Home 10' and 'Self Build 10', are in addition...
Council House Rents Should Be Used to Build More Homes, demands FMB
Cash generated from council house rents in the 206 council housing organisations across England needs to be ploughed back into building more social housing rather than left to sit in a national pot waiting for redistribution, says the Federation of...
Fifth Construction Minister In Two years Must Be A Strong Voice
Ian Lucas MP as the ninth new Construction Minister since 1997 and the fifth in the last two years, must have the force and influence to champion the interests of small building firms within government if they are to survive the worst recession in...

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