Electrical contractors have raised concerns that the skills gap will impact the UK’s ability to achieve net zero

The Labour Party pledged in its manifesto to build 1.5 million new homes over the next Parliament if it got into power. But does the UK have the necessary skills,…

Cross-party forum aims to support the environmental, social and governance agenda in Parliament and government 

Higher and degree apprenticeships hold the key to the government’s plan for economic growth and tackling construction skills gaps, according to 88% of the UK’s top universities

New analysis indicates the government’s approach to the Immigration Skills List and how it responds to shortages of skilled workers across various sectors will be crucial to success

New body launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade

Call for government to urgently address the skills gap impacting the construction industry

Call for new government to remove barriers across the construction skills system

Labour is being asked for clarity, stability, and vision by the construction industry

New policy recommendations are focused on helping to address skills shortages in engineering and technology  

Skills shortages worsened by global competition risks value for taxpayers’ money

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has promised £60m funding to help businesses create more apprenticeship places

Proposed building regulations changes would mandate single-sex toilets in all new public buildings

The government is offering training grants to help heating engineers become fully qualified heat pump installers

As new government guidance on modern slavery is set to come into effect next month, CHAS’ Alex Minett discusses the steps construction firms can take to identify and manage potential risks