Apprenticeship employment incentive launched in Wales

Apprenticeship employment incentive launched in Wales The Welsh government has announced that businesses will be able to claim up to £3,000 for each new apprentice they hire under the age of 25. Wales’ Economy Minister Ken Skates explained that the £3,000 incentive, aimed at helping Wales to recover from the impact of Covid-19, will be…

Housebuilder suspends giant poppy over new development

Housebuilder suspends giant poppy over new development London Square marked Armistice Day at its site at London Square Bermondsey today – suspending a giant poppy and a Help for Heroes flag from two cranes high above the 4.7acre development of apartments on a former factory site in SE1. The giant poppy was built from plywood…

Construction output bounces back to pre-pandemic levels

Construction output bounces back to pre-pandemic levels Construction output roared back with record growth in the third quarter of the year, driven by private housing. Monthly construction output increased by 2.9% in September 2020 compared with August 2020, rising to £12,938 million, which was the highest level of output since March 2020, according to the…