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Preston builders and plumbers merchant OBAS UK has agreed a refinancing package in partnership with Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, resulting in six additional jobs with five further roles anticipated for the New Year.

The Government's flagship Starter Homes initiative launched today (15th December) has been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with a number of FMB house builders already pledging their support.

"You are totally right, because it helps firms create wealth, and makes for better lives for the people you represent" was the message from Ed Miliband MP to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) on the question of late, part or non-payment of bills.

Britain's most successful female marathon kayaker, Anna Hemmings MBE, is the latest speaker signed up for the BMF All Industry Conference 2015.

DIY and hardware products specialists Rothley has supplied builders merchant Carvers with a full range of products as part of their re-development following a serious fire.

London accounted for a quarter of the total value of construction contracts awarded in November - the same as the North West, North East and Yorkshire combined, figures have revealed.

The £24 million worth of funding for solid wall insulation released through the reopening of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) has already been allocated, just 24 hours after it was made available.

Preston-based builders and plumbers merchant OBAS UK Ltd has lent a helping hand to a unique enterprise project run by Bolton Lads and Girls Club, Renov8.

Paving and walling specialists, Kilsaran International, has become the first paving company to gain the ISO50001 accreditation in implementing an enterprise-wide energy management system.

Liverpool-based software firm Q4Ex, provider of cloud-based software services to builders merchants and distribution businesses, has been bought by web hosting company Daily Internet.