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Government announces paternity pay for self-employed dads

UK Alex Mercer -
Self-employed fathers and partners are to receive two weeks of support under government plans, with payments currently worth up to £194 a week.

CPA cuts construction growth forecast for 2027 to 0.4%

Construction Daniel Norton -
CPA's revised construction outlook points to further weakness in housing and refurbishment, according to Roofing Today's report on the Autumn forecasts.

NHBC new home registrations fall 13% in third quarter

Construction Alex Mercer -
NHBC recorded 26,231 new home registrations in Q3 2026, down 13% year on year, signalling further pressure on the residential construction pipeline.

Alimak targets £6m savings as construction profits fall

Business Daniel Norton -
Alimak sets out SEK80m (about £6m) annual savings target as construction profits fall, while reporting positive UK parts and service demand.

Falls from height account for 15 of 23 deaths in Irish construction review

Health & Safety Alex Mercer -
A new HSA review finds 19 of 23 construction-related fatalities in Ireland occurred on sites with one to four workers, with falls the leading cause.

New CAS rules let scaffold firms opt out of Building Safety section

Trade Associations Alex Mercer -
Build UK's Common Assessment Standard changes on 1 November will let eligible scaffolding contractors opt out of Building Safety questions, while retaining competence checks and adding new policy requirements.

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