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Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her 2025 Budget today, and there’s plenty for small builders to digest. Here are the five key things you need to know:

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed measures in today’s Autumn Budget, including pulling back on the landfill tax, £48 million to boost planning capacity, and free apprenticeship training for under-25s in SMEs

The Chancellor needs to scrap the Government’s proposed landfill tax quarry exemption which will add up to £28,000 to the cost of homes on small sites in next week’s Autumn Budget

We are calling on the nex​​t Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector

The FMB Manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election launched at Holyrood, setting out our key asks and priorities for Scottish policy makers.

We set out our 2026 manifesto for Scotland, showing how builders can help tackle the housing crisis, improve energy efficiency, raise standards and support local growth.

Builders take centre stage at the 2025 Party Conferences, as the FMB pushes for skills, licensing and SME support across all parties

On FMB’s podcast, Mike MP set out plans to tackle construction’s big challenges, back housebuilding targets & support licensing the industry.

The UK construction sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

UK construction is gaining momentum in 2025, but FMB & CIOB warn homeowners could still see higher costs, delays & cancelled projects.

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

The steepest fall in construction activity since May 2020 is a serious a wakeup call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to July’s S&P Global UK Construction PMI data

Measures announced as part of the Government's ‘Small Business Plan’, to tackle late payments and tool theft, futureproof skills, and improve access to finance, are welcome steps to create a more level playing field for small building companies, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Richard Quigley MP argues proper regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople, in the latest episode of the Build Up: From the Basement podcast

Dodgy builders, delayed renovations and wasted money - new survey reveals how a lack of regulation is costing Britain's homeowners  

Deputy Leader of Reform UK, has voiced his support for the FMB’s Licence to Build campaign and said the Government will do ‘badly’ when it comes to meeting its housing targets, on new Build Up: From the Basement Podcast

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced her 2025 Budget today, and there’s plenty for small builders to digest. Here are the five key things you need to know:

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has welcomed measures in today’s Autumn Budget, including pulling back on the landfill tax, £48 million to boost planning capacity, and free apprenticeship training for under-25s in SMEs

The Chancellor needs to scrap the Government’s proposed landfill tax quarry exemption which will add up to £28,000 to the cost of homes on small sites in next week’s Autumn Budget

We are calling on the nex​​t Scottish Government to work with the UK Government to plan and implement a licensing scheme for building companies operating in the repair, maintenance and improvement sector

The FMB Manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election launched at Holyrood, setting out our key asks and priorities for Scottish policy makers.

We set out our 2026 manifesto for Scotland, showing how builders can help tackle the housing crisis, improve energy efficiency, raise standards and support local growth.

Builders take centre stage at the 2025 Party Conferences, as the FMB pushes for skills, licensing and SME support across all parties

On FMB’s podcast, Mike MP set out plans to tackle construction’s big challenges, back housebuilding targets & support licensing the industry.

The UK construction sector is regaining momentum in 2025, with workloads rising and firms taking on more staff. Yet, despite this positive shift, persistent shortages of skilled workers and increasing costs mean that many homeowners could still face delays, higher prices, or even cancelled projects when it comes to building and renovation work

UK construction is gaining momentum in 2025, but FMB & CIOB warn homeowners could still see higher costs, delays & cancelled projects.

Our latest survey, refreshed for 2025, reveals strong growth in workloads, enquiries and employment — tempered by ongoing recruitment difficulties and cost concerns.

The steepest fall in construction activity since May 2020 is a serious a wakeup call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to July’s S&P Global UK Construction PMI data

Measures announced as part of the Government's ‘Small Business Plan’, to tackle late payments and tool theft, futureproof skills, and improve access to finance, are welcome steps to create a more level playing field for small building companies, say the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Richard Quigley MP argues proper regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople, in the latest episode of the Build Up: From the Basement podcast

Dodgy builders, delayed renovations and wasted money - new survey reveals how a lack of regulation is costing Britain's homeowners