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Sprites Primary Academy on Stonechat Road, Ipswich, have received a material donation from Travis Perkins to help build new vegetable patches at their school. The work was a joint venture carried out by Travis Perkins’ Ipswich branch, situated on Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, and one of its customers, Gipping Construction …

The Government unveiled the long-awaited Warm Homes Plan today (January 21), pledging £15bn over five years to help households cut energy bills, boost renewable heating and expand renters’ rights. First announced in 2024, the plan aims to lift one million people out of fuel poverty and spark a “rooftop revolution” …

Roofing provider BMI UK & Ireland has launched a flat roof materials estimating course as part of its drive to address the roofing industry’s skills shortage. Developed by the BMI Academy’s training team, the course responds to increasing demand for practical training on flat roof materials estimation. The flat materials …

Brewers Decorator Centres will join the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) as an affiliate member on 1 February 2026, enhancing the representation within the trade body’s Painting, Decorating and Building Chemicals membership category. Brewers is a long-established family business founded in Sussex in 1904, with a growing network of 267 stores. …

Parker Building Supplies branch manager Aaron Palmer has raised funds for Teenage Cancer Trust with a charity haircut. The Hassocks branch manager has taken ‘bald’ action after promising his family he would cut his hair when he turned 50. Palmer chose to combine this personal commitment with charitable giving, and has …

Travis Perkins Managed Services (TPMS), which operates social housing, and the Hyde Group (Hyde), one of the largest housing providers in London and the South East, have signed a five-year agreement. The deal will see TPMS supply building materials to Hyde operatives so they can repair and maintain the portfolio …

Ibstock Plc, a  manufacturer of building products, has issued a trading update for the year ending 31 December 2025 ahead of full year results to be announced on Thursday 5 March 2026. The Group reported revenue was up 2% in FY25, despite challenging market conditions. Total brick market volume  for …

Manufacturer Marshalls had provided their trading update for the year ended 31 December 2025. Landscaping Products’ revenue was £266 million which is a reduction of one per cent compared to 2024. Building Products’ revenue was £172 million, and Roofing Products’ revenue was £194 million , which is an increase of …

Heating manufacturer Grant UK has donated £10,000 to Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance as part of its longstanding support for the charity. Grant UK has supported Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance since 2019, helping to provide specialist critical care by land and air to patients in extreme and life-threatening situations. The company was able …

TradeKart, the delivery app-based marketplace for tradespeople has announced its partnership with Plumb Centre. Through this collaboration, Plumb Centre is available now on the TradeKart app, meaning plumbing and heating engineers will be able to access delivery of Plumb Centre’s core range and own brand products on the TradeKart marketplace …