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September

Latest Press Releases

Cameron needs to cut the burden on house builders if he is to get his housing revolution says FMB
Reacting to David Cameron's Key Note Speech commitment to lead a New Tory Housing Revolution, the FMB has called on the coalition to reduce the burden on house builders.
Planning Reforms are Balanced and Fair says FMB
The Government's proposals to reform the planning system are balanced and fair, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in its response to the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
FMB Welcomes Labour's VAT Cut Pledge
The Labour Party's announcement to support a VAT cut to 5% on domestic Repair Maintenance and Improvement (RM&I) works is welcome news to the building industry, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).
New Focus on Construction Industry will help Wales Build a Stronger Economy, says FMB Wales
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Wales is delighted with the Welsh Government's decision to make construction a priority sector. The decision comes following repeated calls by FMB Wales for ministers to recognise that supporting the construction industry is crucial to the future of the Welsh economy.
FMB Scotland Launches Policy Manifesto
The Federation of Master Builders in Scotland has launched its 'Building for Success' policy manifesto to help kickstart the Scottish construction industry.
Cut VAT to stimulate Green Deal Demand
The rate of VAT for energy efficient improvements needs to be cut if the Government's 'Green Deal' retrofit programme to upgrade the country's building stock to make it more energy efficient is to be successful. This is the warning from 27 different organisations in the construction, property and business industries as well as environmental groups who are worried that unless VAT is reduced consumers will be reluctant to take up the Green Deal when it is launched next year.
Plymouth MPs Praise New Way of Recruiting Construction Apprentices
A pilot scheme to help increase the number of construction apprenticeships has won the support of two Plymouth MPs. Thanks to funding from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), and support from the Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Task Force (CCATF), first year students from City College Plymouth have been spending their summer on work experience placements with local construction businesses. As well as the chance to gain valuable on-site experience, the placements provided students and emp

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