The second reading of the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill is set to take place on July 4. Due to the impact tool theft has on tradespeople’s livelihoods, many in the construction sector feel that the punishment for tool theft isn’t severe enough for the crime. The Bill …
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The lack of a government-backed guaranteed price for selling back surplus clean power to the UK energy grid is discouraging businesses from installing solar PV systems according to Longevity Power, the strategic renewable energy consultancy. The company believe the absence of a government-backed fixed export tariff is hampering commercial and …
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A team of employees from the Galleon Fixings Group, including colleagues from both ForgeFix and Harrison & Clough, took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on June 21, raising over £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The 11-strong group, joined by friends and family, climbed 26 miles across Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and …
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Premier Forest Products, a UK timber supplier, has been shortlisted in four categories in the 2025 Timber Trades Journal (TTJ) Awards. Premier Forest has been shortlisted in the Panels Trader of the Year, Softwood Trader of the Year, Hardwood Trader of the Year and Timber Garden Product Supplier of the …
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A new Fintech platform, Good For The Money (GFTM), has launched to help UK builders’ merchants identify bad payers in real time — at no cost to those who share data. Purpose-built for the construction materials supply chain, GFTM enables merchants to collaborate on payment risk, without sharing commercially sensitive …
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The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) warn that the UK Government is not keeping up with the EU on energy efficiency labelling. On July 1 the EU implemented enhanced sustainability requirements and new energy labelling information for tumble dryers. However, it will not be required to show this …
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Travis Perkins plc, has been recognised as one of the world’s most environmentally responsible businesses, achieving a prestigious five-star rating in Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Greenest Companies list. The list, which ranked 750 of the world’s most sustainable publicly listed companies across 26 countries, highlighted top environmental performers and recognised those …
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Arctic Hayes, a Leeds-based suppliers of plumbing and heating consumables, has confirmed its acquisition by DiversiTech, a North American manufacturer and supplier of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) products. “Our customers can expect even greater value, service and quality building on the strong foundation they’ve always relied on. …
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Häfele UK has partnered with two Computer Aided Design (CAD) platforms, ArtiCAD and WinnerFlex. The collaboration means kitchen designers can now access Smeg and Samsung major domestic appliances available from Häfele, directly within both platforms – as well as decorative handles via WinnerFlex – with more of the company’s product …
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The latest Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) report, a monthly index of builders’ merchant sales by the Builders Merchants Federation, shows builders’ merchants’ total value sales in April were up +3.0% compared to April 2024. Volumes increased +3.4% year-on-year, while prices eased -0.3%. With one less trading day in the most …
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