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The Builders Merchants Federation has met with two Liberal Democrat Cabinet Ministers to get them to explain the thinking behind the Budget Statement, and the associated Plan for Growth.

Independent builders merchant Grant & Stone took part in a charity cycle event on Sunday and met TV presenter Fern Britton in the process.

Independent builders merchant Ridgeons held a Meet-the-Merchant supplier day in Norwich on Tuesday (March 29);

Boiler and heating technology manufacturer Baxi is supporting a growing industry campaign to persuade the Government to cut the rate of VAT charged on high efficiency boiler installations and passive flue heat recovery systems.

The sale of Wolseley UK's Bathstore subsidiary is thought to be in jeopardy, following the announcement of the builders and plumbers merchant's half-year results.

A young cyclist sponsored by Southampton builders merchant Elliott Brothers has won two medals at the cycling World Championships.

Plumbers and builders merchant chain Wolseley has posted first-half profits for the first time since the height of the recession.

Nottingham timber product company FW Mason was put into administration on Friday (March 25).

Building materials and cement manufacturer Cemex has achieved a target of burning 100% alternative fuel at its South Ferriby cement kiln.

Plumbers and builders merchant group Wolseley is likely to be questioned about its decision to relocate to Switzerland for tax purposes after last week's Budget relaxed rule on taxation.