AUDIO NEWS: Chippies are missing out on work and government plans a crack down on illegal workers
Posted: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Carpenters looking for domestic repair work are missing job opportunities by failing to market their services online, claims a report by JL Creative. The digital agency’s research indicated that ‘carpenters near me’ was one of the most widely searched trade-related terms, with the least amount of online advertising. As a result, clicks for ‘carpenter near me’ cost just over £1. In comparison, clicks for solar panel installers cost nearly £10. Jonny Lawrence, director at JL Creative said that emerging trades “seem to be making the most investment in digital advertising, but that does not necessarily translate into search volume.” --- The government is planning to introduce ‘right to work’ checks on self-employed tradespeople working on site, as part of a fresh crackdown on illegal migrant workers and rogue employers. Builders failing to carry out the checks could face hefty penalties if they hire illegal workers, including fines of up to £60,000 a worker, business closures and even prison sentences. Currently, contractors are only obliged to check the ‘right to work’ status of employees. --- A plumber from Hull has been back to the Ukraine to deliver lifesaving aid for the 15th time. On the trip, Lee Ellerker delivered a mini bus to a women’s therapy centre whose previous vehicle had been destroyed in the war. He told ITV that delivering aid to the people in Ukraine gave him an immense feeling of warmth. --- To listen to the construction news please click below
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