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There was fresh optimism at Labour Party Conference, but can it translate into action? We share our take on what needs to happen next for small builders.

FMB says Conservative plans to cut housing regulation could help small builders, but reforms must protect standards, safety and the environment.

More needs to be done to boost the nation's small builders to secure economic growth, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s speech.

MP Tom Gordon warns there is a "clear systematic failure of the system" to protect people from cowboy builders, on the latest episode of the Build Up: From the Basement podcast

The Prime Minister's plans to put technical education on an equal footing with academic routes, could help address the construction sector's long-running skills issues, but today's announcement should be accompanied by further action to support apprenticeships and help building firms train the next generation of builders.

Andy Burnham is Prime Minister, but what does that mean for your building business? We look at the opportunities, risks and unanswered questions.

The FMB welcomes key Cabinet appointments and calls for progress on housing delivery, retrofit, skills and support for SME builders.

The FMB says local builders must be central to Andy Burnham's devolution agenda, helping deliver homes, growth, skills and opportunity across the UK