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Screwfix part of B&Q parent Kingfisher, is moving into the mainstream DIY market.

The Chancellor could have done more to restore consumer confidence and encourage spending in order to support key policy initiatives such as the Green Deal energy efficiency programme and a major increase in the number of new homes, according to builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders.

The Timber Trade Federation has welcomed praise from Andrew Mitchell MP, Secretary of State for International Development, for its commitment to responsible business and industry leadership.

Fundraising activities held throughout 2011 to help mark the 100th birthday of independent builders merchant group Ridgeons raised £24,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.

Homeowners will face the equivalent of a 10% tax on extensions, should plans to update Part L of the Building Regulations are passed.

Paul King, chief executive of the UK Green Building Council, is calling for the Government to revive its commitment to green growth in tomorrow's Budget (March 21).

Climate Minister Greg Barker today (March 20) announced that the flagship Green Deal initiative is on track to be launched to the market in October.

Ian Golden, regional director at plumbing and heating merchant, Plumbase is running and cycling 540 miles to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

Police in Chester have confirmed that the body of a man found at Hoole Bridge Building Supplies is not connected with the builders merchant.

Selco Builders Warehouse celebrated the 10th birthday of its first London branch with a special open day yesterday (March 19).