In the lead-up to the Autumn Budget, the Builders Merchants Federation has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, asking her and fellow Ministers to consider five policy topics with ideas for economic growth. The BMF had previously welcomed the Labour Government’s ambitions to build 1.5 …
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The Government has announced several major amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which will further streamline the planning process. These include reducing the length of consultation, stripping uncooperative councils of the right to make certain decisions, and paring back the impact and ability to raise legal disputes. The Bill, …
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Howdens, the trade kitchen supplier, unveils the latest finished project in its Game Changer Programme at Hedinghams United FC in Sible Hedingham, Essex, alongside footballing legend and Game Changer ambassador, Chris ‘Kammy’ Kamara MBE. The Howdens Game Changer Programme is a national community outreach campaign that works with grassroots football …
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Huws Gray has published its second sustainability report, marking a step forward in its long-term commitment to responsible business practices. The report highlights progress in 2024 and introduces a new suite of targets aligned with four strategic pillars: People, Planet, Products, and Principles. Key milestones in 2024 included; cutting total …
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BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons and Glennon Brothers are establishing a partnership to promote UK timber and reduce reliance on imported materials. Backed by leading trade bodies CONFOR (Confederation of Forest Industries) and Timber Development UK (TDUK), the initiative is a call to action for a more sustainable future …
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Four leading Midlands independent companies – Tippers, EH Smith Builders Merchants, Friel Construction and M Lambe Construction – joined forces on September 19 for the inaugural Midlands Construction Charity Event. The event, held at the newly built Masters Suite at The Belfry, raised a staggering £167,000. This sum will be …
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Independent Buying Consortium (IBC) Ltd has joined National Buying Group (NBG) LLP in a new strategic partnership that will enhance the buying power of both organisations and their collective network of merchants across the UK. The partnership sees the IBC central organisation become one single NBG Partner. As a result, …
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With heating season on the horizon, pump manufacturer Wilo is encouraging merchants to ensure they source heating circulation pumps from reputable suppliers. The reminder comes amid the annual surge for replacement pumps, as heating systems are serviced upgraded or repaired, ahead of the colder months. Andy Thompson, national sales manager, …
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Onduline Building Products, a manufacturer of lightweight roofing solutions, has launched a new Approved Installer Programme. Developed around the company’s ISOLINE® LOW LINE sub-roof system, the scheme is designed to ensure contractors have the technical knowledge and on-site experience to install the system correctly and efficiently. Approved installers will also …
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The NMBS has announced that its 2026 All-Industry Conference will be hosted by broadcaster and entrepreneur Jake Humphrey. Best known today for his work with The High Performance Podcast, which has over 100 million downloads, Jake has also had over 20 years as an award-winning TV presenter, hosting Formula One, …
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