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November 2010

  • Low Carbon Construction Report Needs Delivery Plan, says FMB
    Today's publication of the 'Low Carbon Construction' report by the Government's Innovation and Growth Team (IGT) is the right road map to a low carbon economy but it needs a clear delivery plan backed by the Government if it is to succeed, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
  • VAT Increase Will Damage the Green Deal, warns FMB
    The increase in the rate of VAT to 20 per cent next January will cost the very jobs required to deliver the Green Deal, warns the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today's announcement from the Energy Secretary Chris Huhne MP, outlining his vision for the Green Homes Revolution to retrofit the existing building stock.
  • Cut VAT to Turn One Million Empty Properties into Homes, says FMB
    Cutting VAT on domestic repair and maintenance work would help bring the one million empty properties across the UK back into use, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) during the 17th National Empty Homes Week. Turning empty properties into homes would help tackle the growing housing crisis with five million people on social housing waiting lists as well as the 90,000 people living in temporary accommodation.
  • DIY Can Cost You More Than Just Money,Warns FMB
    The cost of carrying out your own home improvements can be more than just financial because every year over 200,000 DIY enthusiasts are admitted to hospital. This is the warning from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to householders as part of the ninth annual National Maintenance Week.
  • Tax on Development Condemned as a Government U-Turn, by the FMB
    The Government's decision to impose a tax on development is a spectacular U-Turn on its pre-election commitment to scrap the proposed Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and reform planning obligations, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
  • Government Support for SMEs Is An Important Stepping Stone
    The Government's announcement of support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) is an important stepping stone to helping create a new business environment for small companies, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

 

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