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Anton and his grandchildren hand out 2,000 chocolate bars to NHS staff.
Robert Merry, MCIOB, is an independent Stone Consultant. He ran his own stone company for 17 years before becoming first an independent project manager and now a consultant. He is also an expert witness in disputes regarding stone and stone contracts. 0207 502 6353 / 07771 997621. [email protected]
A worktop in Antonella, one of the surfaces launched by CRL Stone last year. At KBB this year it showcased a further 11 new designs, five in its Ceralsio porcelain line-up and six in its CRL Quartz collection.
For more than 25 years the name of Ian Knapper, the eponymous head of his company in Staffordshire, has become synonymous with stunning stone design, including the finest fireplaces, staircases and other sculptural and architectural stonework. Tel: 01538 722733. [email protected]
HMRC reminds self-employed people they can defer their Self Assessment payment due at the end of July.
In the West Midlands a man has been arrested for fraudulently claiming nearly half a million pounds from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme set up to pay furloughed staff during the coronavirus lockdown.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak introduced a Talent Retention Scheme for the construction industry in his Summer Statement.
As Covid-19 restrictions ease, the Construction Leadership Council has issued an updated version of its Site Operating Procedures.
Alan Gayle feels he can no longer sit back and say nothing about the online backlash to the Black Lives Matter protests in the UK.
The CLC reports says 10% of construction jobs could be lost by September and 20% eventually as firms anticipate a fall in demand.
The government has guaranteed £38.22billion worth of loans for business.
Robert Merry, MCIOB, is an independent Stone Consultant. He ran his own stone company for 17 years before becoming first an independent project manager and now a consultant. He is also an expert witness in disputes regarding stone and stone contracts. 0207 502 6353 / 07771 997621. [email protected].
April saw the largest fall in GDP recorded on the current series of figures.
Historic England has made another £3million available to help heritage properties re-open and protect the livelihoods of those working in the heritage sector, such as stonemasons, 78% having said their businesses will collapse before the end of the year without help.
Fewer business now believe Covid-19 will cost jobs than at the start of the pandemic.