VAT should be removed entirely from energy efficient appliances and a car-industry-style scrappage scheme considered, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Read More »Terry Parker is new BMF chairman
The Builders Merchants Federation has announced that Terry Parker is to be its new National Chairman.
Read More »Totally shows report positive progress
The organiser of the Totally DIY, Secure and Tools shows is reporting positive responses from exhibitors as booking fill up.
Read More »Thompson Building Centres ride out for charity
Staff from branches of North East independent builders' merchant Thompson Building Centres have used pedal power to raise more than £5,000 for five charities.
Read More »Carron Phoenix celebrates 250 years at Falkirk
Next month sink maker Carron Phoenix will celebrate its 250th birthday at the Falkirk site in Scotland.
Read More »BMJ August issue: CERT scheme flaws exposed
The August issue of Builders Merchants Journal is out this week and includes an interview with BMF managing director Chris Pateman on the fundamental flaws with the government's Carbon Emissions Reduction Target scheme.
Read More »PTS supports boiler scrappage scheme
Plumbers merchant chain PTS is backing an industry call for the Government to introduce a boiler scrappage scheme.
Read More »London’s earliest timber structure found on building site
A timber structure that is older than Stonehenge has been unearthed by university archaeologists in Plumstead.
Read More »JT Dove set out on fundraising effort
Members of staff at Newcastle builders merchant JT Dove are aiming to raise £5,000 for their nominated charity - Toma Fund - this year.
Read More »Travis Perkins branch help with playgroup rescue
The Bicester branch of builders merchant Travis Perkins is helping a local playgroup whose building was condemned.
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