Construction Retentions Reform: The UK Retention Deposit Scheme
The Department for Business & Trade is consulting on major changes to retentions in construction, with a deadline for feedback of 23 October 2025.
By Legal Futures Associate dospay, this consultation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure fair treatment for contractors and subcontractors.
The DBT wants to hear from anyone involved in construction, including professional services and ancillary support functions.
- Give your views on retention reform here.
The Government’s consultation on late payments in construction marks a welcome moment of focus for a sector long plagued by misuse of retentions.
For decades, retention clauses have provided employers with protection against latent defects and incomplete works.
Author's summary: Reforming construction retentions.
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