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Builders and plumbers merchant group Grafton Merchanting GB has announced the resignation of Kevin Middleton from the position of chief executive of GMGB.

Soul and R&B singer and charity campaigner Beverley Knight will star at this year's NMBS Dinner Dance on October 22. Beverley Knight is most famous for her hit song 'Shoulda Woulda Coulda' and should have the whole of the Great Room at Grosvenor House is on its feet and dancing the night away.

Timber importers and timber product producers are concerned that the Government's zeal for bio-mass powered power stations could threatening jobs in the timber industry.

The relocation of the Chatteris branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins could be in jeopardy following resubmitted plans by supermarket giant Tesco.

Builders merchant chain MKM is expecting to extend its coverage across Scotland, the North West, the Midlands and the South of England.

Builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders is supporting the Cut the VAT Campaign.

A team from cement manufacturer Hanson Cement is gearing up to take part in a the Rutland Ride and Stride event.

Hard landscaping manufacturer Marshalls plc has been re-certified to the Carbon Trust Standard and received certification to BRE Responsible Sourcing scheme for its concrete manufactured products.

A Parliamentary Committee is to investigate the housing crisis by launching an inquiry into financing more homes.

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has submitted new plans to Elmbridge Borough Council, applying for permission to build 14 homes, a Wickes showroom and a storage/distribution unit.