Construction industry sees rise of “cowboy clients” Small construction firms are suffering from so-called “cowboy clients”. These clients are threatening business prospects through late payments and unfair work demands. Recent research from the Federation of Master Builders has revealed the

24/10/2017 Payment retentions in the construction industry (E) The practice of employers withholding a percentage of money owed to contractors to protect themselves against defects arising in their work (‘payment retention’) is the focus of a consultation launched after the

Business News 4th October 2017 CPA’s daily bite-size summary of the business news on Wednesday 4th October 2017, filled with stories to inform and interest business people. Market Round up Yesterday the FTSE 100 rallied 0.4% after a choppy start

Business News 21st July 2017 This is the hopefully enjoyable and informative,  bite size business news compiled by the Credit Protection Association on Friday 21st July 2017 for its members and visitors. Markets Round up The UK stock prices surged

Business News 5th July 2017 We hope you enjoy reading the business news compiled by the Credit Protection Association on Wednesday 5th July 2017 for its members and visitors. Markets Round up The FTSE 100 saw further losses starting with