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Eighty UK businesses, including Knauf Insulation, Rockwool, Baxi, AkzoNobel and Worcester, Bosch have called on the government to take decisive action to combat climate change and build a low-carbon economy.

Builders merchant Jewson has agreed a deal to become the main shirt sponsor of newly-formed football club Hereford FC.

Builders merchant Rudridge, specialist material suppliers to the civil construction industry, is supporting schools in conjunction with Bike Week (June 13th - 21st) with donations of hi-vis tops and reflector ankle bands for young cyclists.

Plumbers merchant chain Plumb and Parts Center has enhanced its websites making them fully optimised for mobile use, designed to save time for installers.

Independent plumbers merchant, Heating Plumbing Supplies (HPS), raised a record amount for its chosen charity Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital at its Coulsdon HPS Charity Golf Day on the 4th June.

Two Birmingham tradesmen have been able to spread the word about their business to an audience of tens of thousands after winning a competition run by Selco Builders Warehouse to win free advertisements.

A ruling by the European Court against the UK Government means that VAT will have to levied at the full 20% on energy efficiency items such as solar panels and insulation.

Builders merchants organisation the Builders Merchants Federation has criticised an EU ruling that could raise the rate of VAT levied on the supply and installation of energy-saving materials.

Independent plumbers merchant buying group the IPG (Independent Plumbing Group) is expanding into larger offices and has appointed two senior members of staff.

Ridgeons, the independent timber and builders' merchant in the East of England, has recognised the long service achievements of 64 employees at its annual Long Service Awards reception.