LEIA calls on government for urgent reforms to CBILS

LEIA has written to the Minister for Business and Industry on behalf of members calling for an urgent reform of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), or to provide an alternative source of liquidity for businesses. LEIA has been working closely with members experiencing frustration at the barriers to accessing the loan; resulting in […]

LEIA welcomes its latest new member, iKONIC LIFTS Ltd based in Redditch. Established in 2006, the company specialise in bespoke lifts which, in certain circumstances, may require a reduced headroom, reduced pit depth and non-standard shaft sizes. Stephen Vickers, Commercial Manager said “iKONIC LIFTS is proud to become an official member of the leading advisory […]

Last year the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) announced they were withdrawing the Industry Accreditation (IA) route for CSCS cards. IA, or ‘grandfather rights’, enabled employers of experienced and competent operatives without formal qualifications, to certify the competence of their staff and enable them to apply for a CSCS card.   As of 1st January 2020 all cards renewed under Industry […]