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Government told to get tough on thieves who break into tradespeople’s vehicles – after charity van was broken into for the second time this year. The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles – often stealing thousands of pounds …

Tradespeople and home improvers will be helping to combat homelessness in London every time they buy a tin of Dulux paint at Leyland over the next fortnight. Leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has partnered with paint giant AkzoNobel to launch a charity campaign in aid of St Mungo’s, the …

MKM Building Supplies (MKM) and Hull City has unveiled the newly revamped ‘Best Seat in the House’ at the MKM Stadium. Positioned directly on the halfway line, the bespoke seating area offers Hull City fans the ultimate VIP experience, combining unmatched comfort with exclusive perks. The revamped seating transforms a …

Wood panel manufacturer Kronospan has been fined £400,000 after a worker suffered life-changing injuries at its factory in Chirk, near Wrexham. In March 2021 a pack of waste MDF sheets weighing around 350kg fell from a trailer and landed on the left leg of Mark Hughes. The injuries were so …

Independent builders merchant Lawsons has successfully negotiated the extension of its Barclays facilities, to November 2029 continuing the existing thirty-year relationship with the bank. The new facilities comprise £16m of committed facilities with an additional £9m accordion which the Group will use to continue its journey of both organic growth …

The government has announced plans to launch 32 new Homebuilding Skills Hubs by 2028, aimed at fast-tracking training in key construction trades to help meet the UK’s housing demand.  The hubs will provide specialised training in trades such as bricklaying, roofing, plastering, scaffolding, electrical work, and carpentry. The initiative will …

Up to 300,000 households will benefit from home upgrades over the next year as the government announces new measures to help reduce energy bills and deliver cleaner heating.  The plans include increasing the budget for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to support more households in switching to heat pumps, which can …

A new Chesterfield fulfilment centre, owned by Fusion Utilities, that is set to improve operational efficiency, capacity, and customer service, has now officially launched. The new site reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainability and generating jobs for local people.  Wolseley Infrastructure, parent company of Fusion Utilities, is hosting a ribbon-cutting …

PJH distributors of bathrooms, appliances, sinks, and taps, has announced its Business Partnership with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. This collaboration reinforces PJH’s strong ties within the Wolverhampton community, with the imminent opening of its new flagship, Wolverhampton Distribution Centre on the horizon and aligns perfectly with PJH’s commitment to excellence and …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) is to write to the government expressing grave concerns over the future of the industry. The BMF is concerned that changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Autumn Budget could significantly impact private and family-owned businesses in its membership, who may struggle to justify investment …