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Builders merchant Jewson has launched a new kitchen and bathroom showroom at its branch in Fulham.

Almost a third of Britain's small builders have cut staff so far this year, according to new research from the Federation of Master Builders.

Objections from Tory and Lib Dem MPs has caused Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to back down over plans to double the maximum size of home extensions.

Builders merchant Jewson has invested further in its specialist roofing offer at a number of branches.

The latest figures from Office of National Statistics published last week indicated a pick-up in February as the industry recovered from the poor weather experienced in January.

Plaster, plasterboard and drylining manufacturer British Gypsum has made a £1.6m investment to drive health and safety improvements by upgrading its logistics operations at Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.

Builders merchant Jewson has linked up with Shutl, the internet start-up delivery service to offer what it says is the world's fastest, most convenient delivery service from six of its London branches.

The Builders Merchants Federation has joined up with Southall Associates Ltd to offer builders merchants a Health & Safety business support service specifically for builders merchants.

The Builders Merchants Federation has finalised the line-up for the All Industry Conference with high profile names from the sporting world heading the list of presenters.

The Cemco Merchant Network has added three new lightside merchants to its membership.