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Supporting Stapleford Town Ladies FC

Linsco Recruitment is delighted to announce our sponsorship of Stapleford Town Ladies FC for the upcoming season. As a company, we value opportunities to support and celebrate local teams who are ...

CITB outlines £290m investment

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has unveiled its latest business plan, envisaging spending almost £290m in the next 12 months to help the sector address its long-term skills crisis...

Homes England buys stalled Broad Marsh site

Homes England has agreed to purchase the Broad Marsh site from Nottingham City Council.The home of the former Broadmarsh shopping centre has been left partially demolished since retail giant intu...

New rail property company to unlock land for 40,000 homes

Network Rail and London & Continental Railways are teaming up to create a new property company to release land for major housing-led schemes.It will become operational later this year and is bein...

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Bromford sets 11,000 new homes target across West of England

Housing association Bromford has set itself a goal of building 11,000 homes across the West Midlands and West of England over the next seven years.The ambitious target follows a strong start to ...

Sweeping changes to public procurement come into force

Sweeping changes to public procurement come into forceThe biggest shake-up of procurement laws for over 30 years comes into force today.The Procurement Act 2023 brings sweeping reforms to rais...

Fraudsters jailed after £22m construction tax scam

Seven construction scammers been sentenced for their key role in a £22m fraud against the taxpayer.The defendants were involved in setting up bogus payroll companies which pocketed VAT and Constr...

National Living Wage Increase 2025: What It Means for the Construction Industry

The announcement of the National Living Wage (NLW) increase in 2025 is creating a ripple effect across various sectors, and the construction industry is no exception. This rise, part of the gove...

Building the Future: Greater Manchester's 6.5 Million Sq. Ft Mega-Cluster

Greater Manchester is set to solidify its position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and logistics with an ambitious construction plan to create a 6.5 million square foot mega-cluster. This vi...

The End of the Road for the CSCS Black Card: What Managers Need to Know

in the construction industry, the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card has long been the standard for proving the competency of workers on-site. However, for site managers, the i...

Navigating the Talent Shortage in the UK Construction Industry: A Recruitment Perspective

The UK construction industry is the backbone of national development, driving economic growth and shaping the country's infrastructure. Yet, like many industries, it faces a significant challeng...

The Benefits of Hiring Through the Christmas Period in the Construction Industry

The construction industry is often perceived to slow down over the festive season, but for businesses with upcoming deadlines, projects in progress, or preparation for the new year, hiring throu...

The Construction Sector in the UK: What to Expect Heading into January 2025

As we approach 2025, the UK construction sector is gearing up for a busy start to the year. Despite facing economic challenges over the past couple of years, the industry continues to demonstrat...

Understanding the New CSCS Grandfather Rights Changes: What It Means for Construction Professionals from January 2025

As a recruitment agency specialising in construction, we recognize that the upcoming CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) changes to “grandfather rights” will significantly impact man...

Unlocking Opportunities: The Government's £60 Million Boost for Infrastructure Projects and What It Means for Construction Recruitment

In a significant move to fuel economic growth and improve the UK's infrastructure, the government has announced a £60 million injection into new infrastructure projects nationwide. This funding ...

Navigating Recruitment Challenges Amid Delayed Government Budgets in the Construction Sector

The construction industry is no stranger to uncertainty, but one of the biggest current challenges is the delay in government budget approvals. With key decisions on infrastructure spending bein...

The Impact of ISG collapsing in the recruitment market

The recent news of ISG’s financial collapse has sent shockwaves through the construction sector, highlighting vulnerabilities and raising concerns about the future of large-scale projects and co...

The Clampdown on Umbrella Mini Companies in Construction: Why Reputable Umbrella Companies Matter

In recent years, the construction industry has seen increased scrutiny on the use of "umbrella mini companies," often employed as intermediaries between workers and contractors. These mini umbre...

Celebrating Excellence: Honouring Matt Wheat & Dean Cowdell for 32 Years of Outstanding Service at Linsco!

🎉 Congratulations to Matt Wheat & Dean Cowdell on their combined 32 years of dedicated service at Linsco! 🎉Their unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to the company have not gone unn...

International Womens Day 2024

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate and showcase the incredible women who empower our business at Linsco. We are proud to have 27 talented women contribu...

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