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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.

Builders Merchants Journal special projects consultant Colin Petty is raising money for the Rainy Day Trust, the home improvement and housewares charity - by throwing himself out of a plane.

An assistant at a branch of Plumb Center has admitted stealing from the Wolseley UK owned company.

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

Martyn Rees, managing director of Worcestershire independent builders merchant County Building Supplies has celebrated his 40th year in the business with some of his longest-standing customers.

Bathroom distributor AWA Bathrooms is to cease trading as of December 31.