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The Deregulation Task Force was established by the Pres ofthe Board of Trade Michael Hesseltine in Mar 1993 to reduce the burden of laws and regulations imposed on UK businesses. UK businesses face 7,000 regulations and 2,500 business forms which are costly to implement. Specific industries arebeing studied, such as engineering and agriculture. The task force is examining: planning rules; home allocation figures in regions; environmental law; water administration; employment law; tax law and government duplication of records.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Hands off! Receiver
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Subcontractors are questioning whether receivers are exploiting the confusing insolvency laws by stopping clients from making direct payments to specialists after a main contractor goes into receivership. One side says that standard forms of contract allow discretionary payments by employers, while the other side argues that if a contractor is placed in receivership by its bank, the bank's right to recover debts take priority over any contractual agreements between contractor and client.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Building professionalism
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The state of the UK construction industry and the training of people within the industry is examined, and a dozen experts give their opinions. There is concern that there will be a shortage of skilled workers once the recession is over. Experts are not completely satisfied with what is taught during training or with the results produced. There are not enough qualified site operatives or graduates to meet the needs of the industry.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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