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The Labour Party's announcement on Monday that it supports a VAT cut to 5% on domestic Repair Maintenance and Improvement (RM&I) works is welcome news to the building industry, says the Federation of Master Builders.
Read More »Wolseley shares out the profits
Plumbers merchant group Wolseley is paying out up to £4.5m in profit-sharing, to make up for low salary increases.
Read More »Balls calls for VAT cut
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls MP is echoing the construction industry's call for the Government to reduce VAT on home improvement and building repair work to 5%.
Read More »Think tank calls for more insulation
Insulating homes better should be a bigger priority for the Government than funding new heating technologies.
Read More »Plumb Center advises installers after TV exposure
Plumbers merchant Plumb Center, part of Wolseley UK, is advising plumbers to ensure they get their MCS accreditation following a report on the BBC's Watchdog TV programme.
Read More »Covers wins southern award
Sussex independent Covers Timber and Builders Merchants have won this year's Education and Training award at this year's Southern Business Awards.
Read More »MP to open energy centre
The first Green Energy Centre will be opened at The Builders Supply Company in Kendal by local MP Tim Farron on Wednesday Oct 5.
Read More »Fuel campaign needs 8,000 signatures
The FairFuel Campaign, supported by the Builders Merchants Federation needs just 8,000 more signatures before its petition can be debated in Parliament.
Read More »Jewson doubles pre-tax profit
Builders' merchants Jewson more than doubled pre-tax profit and improved revenue to £1.5bn in the year to December 31 2010.
Read More »Building industry calls for Government support to go green
The building industry recognises that sustainability will be key to its future and wants more support and vision from Government to help. That's according to a survey from accountants PwC and the Construction Products Association.
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