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The UK Government has updated its range of financial incentives for employers who provide training and work opportunities for young people. While apprenticeships remain a key pillar, there are several alternative pathways that offer significant funding without the immediate requirement of a full apprenticeship framework. Incentives at a Glance Programme Type Requirements Incentive Payment T-Level […]

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has released its latest biennial report, detailing the industry’s progress over the last year and outlining the strategic priorities that will shape the sector through 2026. For NAS members, the report highlights several key “wins” and ongoing workstreams that directly impact our day-to-day operations: 1. Fairer Payment & Retentions The

A NAS and IOC members call to action from Amanda Scott UK Skills Lead and Chair of the National Occupational Standards for Wood Occupations.   Last year CITB ran an all-nations survey to determine what skills the Site Carpentry sector considered should be mandatory expectations for a competent first fix installer. The results from the

The government has officially opened a consultation on proposals to merge the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) into a single, unified Industry Training Board (ITB). Published on 23 March 2026, the consultation seeks views from employers, representative bodies, and training providers across England, Scotland, and Wales. The

From 1 April 2026, the CITB has announced that the way training funding is distributed across the construction and shopfitting industry is changing. These updates follow a significant 36% rise in employer engagement and a national commitment to train up to 60,000 more workers. What it means for Micro, Small, and Medium Members (1–249 staff)