The Federation of Master Builders has joined industry leaders in issuing a letter to the Chancellor, calling for the the deadline on red diesel use within the construction industry to be extended by 12 months.
Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders said: “Unprecedented global events, not least the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, make this the worst time to pile yet more financial pressure on small builders with the ending of the red diesel rebate. The FMB fully supports the shift to greener alternatives to diesel for use by the construction sector, but progress towards these has been too slow and ending the rebate now risks the viability of local, community-based builders already hit by 18 months of spiraling product prices.”
Notes to editors
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is the largest trade association in the UK construction industry representing thousands of firms in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Established in 1941 to protect the interests of small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms, the FMB is independent and non-profit making, lobbying for members’ interests at both the national and local level.
The FMB is a source of knowledge, professional advice and support for its members, providing a range of modern and relevant business building services to help them succeed. The FMB is committed to raising quality in the construction industry and offers a free Find a Builder service to consumers.
