Reaseheath College
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US Tariffs on the UK Timber Trade Market
The latest TDUK trade note explores the impact that US tariffs, and any UK Government response, could have on the UK timber market and says that the importance of the industry staying aligned both in the UK, and globally, is …
Derby College Group
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Global Asbestos Awareness Week 1-7 April
HSE’s Asbestos and You campaign provides essential advice to help you stay safe. Resources include their free ‘quick guide for trades’ to learn what to watch for, and what to do should you come across it.
Asbestos can affect everyone …
Carpenters’ Craft Competition – Late Registration
There’s been a fantastic response to this year’s competition. The first wave of registrations closed on 31 March 2025, but there is still time to take part.
Register now and submit your piece before the end of May.
If you …
Building the Future: IOC Welcomes Major Investment in Construction Skills Training
The Institute of Carpenters welcomes the government’s announcement of over £600 million in funding to train up to 60,000 new construction workers by 2029. This significant investment addresses urgent skills shortages across the sector and represents a positive step forward
Labour’s Focus on Construction Careers for the Next Generation
The Labour Party is putting construction at the heart of its plans to rebuild the UK economy, with Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, encouraging schoolchildren to consider skilled trades such as bricklaying as viable, rewarding career paths.
In a recent interview …
Western Forest Announcement: A Positive Step Forward for Timber and Construction Industries
The announcement of the new Western Forest—the first designated national forest in England in over 30 years—marks a significant moment not only for the environment but for the entire timber and construction sector. With £7.5 million of government funding …
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group
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Compliance with 2025 National Minimum Wage & National Living Wage Rates
The NAS and IOC have been asked to remind our members about the upcoming changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates, which are set to take effect from 1 April 2025.
The updated …