The government has published a consultation paper with proposals setting a minimum energy efficiency standard of EPC Band B by 2030 for privately rented buildings.  Alongside this, the government promises to consult in 2020 on introducing mandatory in-use energy performance ratings for business buildings. The move come in response to recommendations from the Committee on […]

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) report calls for the proposed one-year visa for ‘low-skilled’ workers to be extended to two years. It also recommends that non-UK born workers entering the UK on a ‘low skilled’ visa be allowed to transition to a ‘high-skilled’ visa while working in the UK – train to remain. And […]