Rising fuel, labour and operating costs across the logistics sector risk creating renewed inflationary pressures that could feed through to businesses and consumers according to new analysis from Logistics UK.  The warning comes as the business group publishes its annual Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs 2026, which shows vehicle operating costs …

Civil engineering product manufacturer Wrekin, alongside its subdivision Geoworks, has opened a new customer experience centre. The Civils Hub, adjacent to Wrekin and Geoworks’ headquarters in Lichfield, offers users an opportunity to get hands-on with a full range of ductile iron, steel and geosynthetic products. As well as displays that …

TrustMark, the government endorsed quality scheme for home improvements, has began its search for a new chief executive officer. The incumbent CEO, Simon Ayers MBE, has decided to retire from the business, after 11 years. The company is beginning its search now to provide ample time for a thorough recruitment …

Pro Tiler Tools is set to host its ‘Biggest-ever” Tiler’s Trade Day, Building on the success of last year’s official Northampton headquarters launch Taking place on Friday 31 July, the free event will welcome professional tilers, contractors, suppliers, manufacturers and industry partners from across the UK for a full day of …

Four new Freemen were admitted to the Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants (WCoBM) at a ceremony at Cutlers’ Hall on  July 2. The new members are: Owen Thorogood of PPW Ltd, Andrew McLellan of JW Grant Ltd, David Pattison of Robert Price Builders’ Merchants Ltd, and Andrew Griffiths of Boys & …

Timber Development UK (TDUK) has appointed Patrick Guest as executive chair. This is a new role uniting the Board Governance functions of the Chair with additional support for the CEO and Executive Team. Guest succeeds Chris Sutton, former managing director of James Latham, who had held the position of Chair since …

Heating and plumbing distributor Navigator MSL has appointed Ian Scarrott as operations director. In his new role he will take the lead on Health and Safety, Customer Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Stock Control, Facilities, Insurance and Fleet issues. Scarrott comments; “These are exciting times for Navigator MSL and I join at a …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has announced the six companies nominated for the BMF Training Company of the Year 2026. The shortlisted companies, nominated by the BMF’s regional managers, are Lawsons (Whetstone), MD O’Shea & Sons, MGM Timber (Scotland), Pagets Builders Merchants, Robert Price Builders Merchants and Tippers. BMF CEO …

Huws Gray Group and Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) have agreed a new two-year extension to their partnership. As official kit sponsor for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 football seasons, the Huws Gray Group logo will feature on the matchday and training kits of referees, assistant referees and VAR officials across …

The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the charity’s key achievements in 2025. The report includes details the role of the charity’s caseworkers and highlights the £2.7m of leveraged support gleaned from external sources, including funding from other charities and ensuring people are accessing their statutory benefits …