CITB is streamlining how levy‑registered employers access funding for training. From 30 September 2025, the current Skills & Training Fund will close, with Employer Networks becoming the single route for business development support—making the process clearer, not removing support. Core grants will still operate, and previously agreed applications will be honoured. Applications submitted in September will follow new terms, with funding paid upon project completion.

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On 5 August 2025, DAC Beachcroft partner Karen Railton examines the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of 10‑year‑old Shea Ryan, who fell into an incomplete manhole after gaining access to a nearby construction site at night. The article outlines the sheriff’s fatal accident inquiry findings—which highlighted serious shortcomings in site security, communication between contractors, and daily safety protocols—and summarises seven key recommendations made to the HSE to better protect children from construction risks moving forward.

Read the full article here: Construction industry – is your site safe for children?