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UK builders and building product supliers have joined forces to launch a 'Jobs for Growth' campaign, aimed at getting the economy moving again.

The Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants received its Royal Charter yesterday in a ceremony at the Skinners Hall in the City of London.

The UK government has vowed to fight a European Commission ruling that could scupper its hopes for next month's Green Deal.

Independent builders merchant Frank Key has acquired the Nottinghamshire tool hire company, Sinbad Tools Limited.

The Builders Merchants' Federation's policy manager, Brett Amphlett, has taken a closer look at the swathe of housing and planning policies announced last week after the appointment of Mark Prisk MP as housing minister as part of the cabinet reshuffle.

Plumbers merchant Plumbase, part of Grafton Merchanting GB, has a new spares business, thanks to the integration of the Shoreheat business into the new Sparesbase brand.

Independent builders merchant William Hercock Ltd of Melton Mowbray has opened up a Green Energy Centre franchise.

Employees from plumbers merchant City Plumbing Supplies took part in the Brave the Brecon Beacons challenge to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust charity.

Wickes, the DIY chain owned by builders merchant Travis Perkins put one of its directors in a box for two days, in aid of charity.

The Construction Products Association has cautiously welcomed last week's Government announcement of plan to boost the housing sector.