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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.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is to announce measures in the Budget later today which will help first-time buyers and safeguard building industry jobs.

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.

The Get Britain Building campaign's Plan B, could help the Government to stem the rises in unemployment, according to Modern Masonry Alliance director Mike Leonard.

The Plan for Growth, published alongside today's Budget, has reduced the government's commitment to zero carbon homes.

The Construction Products Association has welcomed the recognition in the Budget today that construction will play a vital role in stimulating economic recovery.

The Institute of Builder Merchants held its second event Practical Skills Building Challenge at its AGM in Derby last month.