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Builders merchant chain, Gibbs and Dandy, sister company to Jewson and Graham, has donated products for a hostel that provides shelter and training services for unprivileged and vulnerable people in Luton.

Screwfix part of B&Q parent Kingfisher, is moving into the mainstream DIY market.

The Chancellor could have done more to restore consumer confidence and encourage spending in order to support key policy initiatives such as the Green Deal energy efficiency programme and a major increase in the number of new homes, according to builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders.

The Timber Trade Federation has welcomed praise from Andrew Mitchell MP, Secretary of State for International Development, for its commitment to responsible business and industry leadership.

Fundraising activities held throughout 2011 to help mark the 100th birthday of independent builders merchant group Ridgeons raised £24,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.

Mira Showers marketing executive Lynda Barker heads up the shower manufacturer's charity initiatives on behalf of MacMillan Cancer Support.

Ian Golden, regional director at plumbing and heating merchant, Plumbase is running and cycling 540 miles to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

Police in Chester have confirmed that the body of a man found at Hoole Bridge Building Supplies is not connected with the builders merchant.

Selco Builders Warehouse celebrated the 10th birthday of its first London branch with a special open day yesterday (March 19).

Kitchen appliances Beko has returned to UK TV screens with a consumer campaign designed to boost brand awareness and promote sales.