Author name: Joe Harris

From 1 October 2026, the UK’s right to work regime will undergo its most significant expansion in years. What’s changing? New legislation extends compliance obligations beyond traditional employment relationships to cover contractors, subcontractors, and labour supplied through third parties. For businesses in our sector, where subcontracting, labour-only operatives, and agency labour are part of everyday […]

The National Association of Shopfitters has been appointed to deliver the CITB Specialist Upskilling Project (SUP) — a programme designed to help members’ existing workforces access S/NVQ qualifications and overcome the barriers that have historically made upskilling in the shopfitting sector difficult to navigate. The NAS will provide delivery and guidance support to help members

We’re pleased to announce the launch of four new subcommittees under the Wood Occupations & Materials Alliance (WOMA) banner, a joint initiative between the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC). These subcommittees mark a significant step forward in how we organise our collective efforts across membership, industry standards, and the

The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) and the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) have received a letter from the Right Honourable Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills, recognising the contribution of both organisations to the reform of Apprenticeship Assessment Plans (AAPs) across the Construction and Built Environment sector. A message from NAS and IOC UK