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PJH Group to partner with major appliance brands

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PJH Group, one of the UK’s largest kitchen appliance distributors, is pleased to announce that with immediate effect, it is partnering major appliance brands, Hotpoint, Whirlpool and Indesit in new distribution agreements to supply over 700 products, collectively form the three household names. Already renowned for its strong appliance brand …

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Brownfield beats green in Jenrick’s new planning proposals

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Development on brownfield sites will be made easier under planning reforms set out by Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, today (March 12). Councils will be encouraged to take a more innovative approach to home building – by ensuring redevelopment of high streets is …

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BWF welcomes Budget commitment to building safety

Urgent work to make buildings safer can be undertaken now that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a £1bn building safety fund, says Helen Hewitt, CEO of the British Woodworking Federation. “We welcome the government’s commitment to a £1bn building safety fund which will allow urgent work to be …

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Chancellor disappoints BMF on new housing provision

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The Budget yesterday could have contained more details on  investment in new buildings and existing properties to decarbonise homes on the road to a net zero carbon economy. That’s according to John Newcomb, Chief Executive of the Builders Merchants Federation. Rishi Sunak, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced his first …

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Pavestone rallies the troops for 2021

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Landscaping supplier Pavestone has officially launched the 2021 version of its famed Pavestone Rally, which sees builders merchants and building material manufacturers driving through Europe to raise money for charity. The 2021 Rally will see teams travelling from Amsterdam to Prague, via Mannheim, Innsbruck and Bratislava. Entries to the 2021 …

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National building show postponed over Coronavirus fears

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The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is postponed due to concerns about Coronavirus. The event was due to take place from 26-29 March at the NEC Birmingham but has been put off until  July 2020 The decision has been based on several factors, aligned with the Government’s advice, to safeguard …

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BMJ INDUSTRY AWARDS 2020: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

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This year’s BMJ Industry Awards will take place on Friday May 15th at the prestigious Brewery venue in the City of London. The awards aim to highlight and celebrate the very best merchants and manufacturers operating in the UK today, combining the accolades with a top-notch networking event. The only …

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Nick Knowles answers young merchants’ speaker SOS

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Nick Knowles, presenter of BBC TV’s DIY SOS will be the keynote speaker at the Builders Merchants Federation’s Young Merchants Conference this year. The event takes place on Wednesday 7 October, during UK Construction Week at the NEC, Birmingham. Knowles, who spoke at the BMF’s All-Industry Conference in Dubrovnik last …

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Merchants’ help sought for former tri-athlete

A crowd-funding campaign in Sussex is seeking help from builders and plumbers merchants to convert the home of a member of the Mid Sussex Triathlon Club who has developed multiple sclerosis. Nick Cook, was a keen amateur triathlete and cyclist, competing successfully in local races as a founding member of …

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