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Britain must build its way out of recession

Ministers must find more ways to stimulate construction to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), as the latest ONS GDP data showed output in the sector rose by just 0.3

Community Levy Holding Back New Housing

The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) on new developments is hindering rather than helping smaller house-builders trying to meet the growing UK housing shortage, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned. Nick Boles MP, the Planning Minister, today outlined plans to give

Single Definition of ‘Apprenticeship’ Needed, says FMB

TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2012 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government should follow the recommendation from MPs to provide a single definition of an apprenticeship to help restore the apprenticeship brand, said the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today’s report

Autumn Statement Opportunity to Boost Growth, says FMB

Wednesday 31st OCTOBER 2012 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December’s Autumn Statement is a prime opportunity for the Government to boost UK economic growth, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). In its letter to the Chancellor in advance of the Autumn