Almost a third of female construction workers have been sexually assaulted in the workplace, according to a new survey from trade union Unite.

Pay boost for first and second year apprentices is set to come into effect in the New Year

The new deal will see changes to pay rates, travel allowances and industry sick pay

Trade union Unite has raised concerns that construction safety is being “undermined” by a declining number of inspections

The number of unannounced inspections by the Health and Safety Executive in the construction industry has fallen to a record low, the second-largest trade union in the UK has found.

Drivers working for Hanson, on a contract for Castle Cement, are set to vote on whether or not to take industrial action over a pay dispute, raising fears of a cement shortage.