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A government energy minister, the Mayor of London, the CORGI Trust, and 53 MPs from across the House of Commons have given their support to the campaign, started by Hampshire plumbers' merchant Mick Williams, for a scrappage scheme to help householders replace costly, inefficient boilers.

Scottish Building Federation chief executive Michael Levack has called for a reduction in the rate of VAT levied on building works to help recession-hit firms.

In a drive to raise standards a new Industry Standards Register is being launched by the Kitchen, Bathroom and Bedroom Industries National Training Group.

Builders and plumbers merchant group Wolseley UK is supporting the HSE's Asbestos 'The Hidden Killer' campaign which starts today. Build Center, Plumb Center and Parts Center are among the brands supporting the campaign.

The construction industry generates a greater increase in GDP per £1 spent than almost any other sector, according to a report released last week.

Plumbers merchant PTS has announced the appointment of Kelvin Stevens as managing director.

Natural stone landscaping product supplier Global Stone has recently been nominated for a local Business to Business Award.

Dry-lining manufacturer Lafarge Plasterboard will appear on TV tonight alongside TV builder Tommy Walsh.

An electricity substation in the yard at builders merchant Travis Perkins exploded this week, leaving more than 1,000 homes and businesses in darkness.

Builders merchant invoice clearing house Unimer is celebrating another successful Unimer Lounge at this month's Interbuild exhibition.