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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.

Independent builders merchant buying group Cemco has awarded landscaping supplier Marshalls with the Heayside Supplier of the year 2010.

The UK market for bricks in 2009 was almost half what it had been in 2007, according to a new report out this week.

Ray Stafford has been appointed as managing director of independent plumbers merchant Williams & Co.

Whilst the industry is grateful for the help in yesterday's Budget, the measures will only go a short way towards alleviating problems, says Mike Leonard, director of the Modern Masonry Alliance.

Yesterday's Budget was a disappointing one in terms of kickstarting the Green Deal retrofit programme, according to builders organisation the Federation of Master Builders.

Plumbers merchant Plumb Center has welcomed the Budget announcement by George Osborne of an additional £2bn for the Green Investment Bank.

Trade-only builders merchant Selco has renewed its sponsorship of the Masters Cup tournament for ex-profressional footballers.

Today's Budget must include a targeted cut in VAT for all domestic repair, maintenance and improvement if the Government is to get its green economy off the ground.