News

David Cameron MP, the UK Prime Minister told the Builders Merchants Federation "I hear what you say and we will look at it" on the question of retaining the 5% VAT rate on insulation.

The European Commission has confirmed State Aid approval for the Green Deal, which could see Green Investment Bank funding for the Government's flagship energy efficiency scheme.

Key commentators from the flooding industry, Environment Agency, DEFRA, and builders merchant Jewson took part in a debate about the key issues affecting the UK following the increase in floods in the last 12 months.

Plumbers merchant Plumbing Trade Supplies (PTS) is opening a brand new branch in Pembroke Dock.

Bristan Group has released factual detail around its recent court case with Kohler Mira.

Independent timber merchant Alsford Timber has opened a flagship branch at Leatherhead in Surrey.

East Midlands independent plumbing and heating merchant and bathroom retailer Pochin has marked 150 years in business with a celebration where 20 staff were given long service awards.

The Association for the Conservation of Energy has formally told Communities Secretary Eric Pickles that it will apply for judicial review of his December 13 statement ruling out implementing any 'consequential improvements' requirements for smaller buildings.

The Glenigan Index reported that 2013 has got off to a weak start. With output for the three months to January down 18% compared to the same period a year ago.

BBS Plumbing & Heating Supplies has become a member of the independent builders merchant buying group Cemco Merchant Network Limited from February 1.