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Markit/CIPS figures published today show that the UK Construction Purchasing Managers Index fell to 46.0 in June, down from 51.2 in May. This marks the first time since April 2013 that the index was below 50, above which denotes growth.

A 120-mile charity cycle ride by Kent Blaxill staff, suppliers and customers has raised at least £7,000 for two charities.

Coldharbour Mill Museum have been announced as the latest winner of RGB Building Supplies' 'Well Built Community Fund', following a public vote from the local community.

Builders and timber merchants Ridgeons has celebrated a record number of years worked at its annual Long Service Awards.

Labour MPs Steve Rotheram, and Marie Rimmer were treated to a tour of Knauf Insulation's St Helen's plant last week, to demonstrate their on-going commitment to supporting businesses in the six boroughs of Liverpool.

Welsh builders merchant has completed its 2016 Charity Challenge with a gruelling 12 hour mission, walking from Brecon to Merthyr, via Pen-Y-Fan, then cycling to Cardiff Bay - a total distance of over 50 miles.

South east timber merchants, Champion Timber, enjoyed a successful opening event for its tenth branch this week.

The TP team will scale the height of Britain's three highest mountains to raise £10,000 for charity partner Macmillan Cancer Support.

Yorkshire based Naylor Industries plc has been named as a UK National Champion in The European Business Awards sponsored by RSM; a competition supported by businesses leaders, academics, media and political representatives from across Europe.

This Saturday (July 2), a team of 20 builders merchants are taking on the 2016 Tour de Robert Price Duathlon.