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Fraud gang jailed for helping candidates cheat CITB safety tests

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Three men have been sentenced for their role in a construction test fraud scheme that allowed more than 70 candidates to cheat health and...
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Sheffield scaffolder to walk 1,200 miles for suicide prevention charity

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A scaffolder from Sheffield is set to walk 1,200 miles from Land’s End to John o’ Groats in support of suicide prevention charity Andy’s...
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Young workers least likely to discuss mental health, research shows

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More than one in three UK tradespeople say their job is harming their mental health, with young workers among the least likely to seek...
Analysis

Construction industry says Spring Statement lacked measures to boost building

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Construction leaders have offered a mixed response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, with industry bodies warning that the government missed an opportunity to...
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Training provider reports disruption as Gulf tensions escalate

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The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to affect construction and safety training activity, with early disruption reported to training schedules in...
Training & Skills

CSCS Alliance appoints new Chair

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The CSCS Alliance has confirmed the appointment of Marion Marsland as its new Chair, marking a significant leadership change for the body representing 37...
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House-building recovery delayed until 2029, industry warns

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The Construction Products Association warns UK house-building will not recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2029 or 2030, urging government support for first-time buyers to prevent further insolvencies and job losses.
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Parking fines cost UK tradespeople more than £119m a year

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New research reveals the ongoing struggle for tradespeople to find legal parking near job sites, forcing some to turn down work and absorb rising...

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