Housing Minister Grant Shapps last week launched a 'Build Now, Pay Later' deal to get work started on thousands of new homes.
Read More »Cemco celebrates lightside winners
Independent builders merchant buying group CEMCO has announced the winners of its lightside supplier of the year awards.
Read More »BMF puts Lib Dem MPs to the test
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.
Read More »Grant & Stone team up with TV’s Fern
Independent builders merchant Grant & Stone took part in a charity cycle event on Sunday and met TV presenter Fern Britton in the process.
Read More »Ridgeons focuses on supply chain
Independent builders merchant Ridgeons held a Meet-the-Merchant supplier day in Norwich on Tuesday (March 29);
Read More »Baxi supports growing campaign to cut boiler VAT
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.
Read More »Bathstore sale to go down the pan?
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.
Read More »Elliotts’ Olympic hope cyclist strikes gold and bronze
A young cyclist sponsored by Southampton builders merchant Elliott Brothers has won two medals at the cycling World Championships.
Read More »Wolseley posts profit again
Plumbers and builders merchant chain Wolseley has posted first-half profits for the first time since the height of the recession.
Read More »FW Mason in administration
Nottingham timber product company FW Mason was put into administration on Friday (March 25).
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