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In the next 10 years 11,400 jobs will be lost in the construction sector as a result of today's rise in the rate of VAT rise to 20% according to the federation of Master Builders.

The Zero Carbon Hub Task Group has delivered recommendations to government for the carbon compliance levels of new homes from 2016, which will have a strong influence on product development plans for manufacturers and house builders over the next few years.

Buckinghamshire-based builders and plumbers merchant Grant & Stone has achieved its largest turnover month to date.

Plumbers merchant Graham, sister company to builders merchant Jewson, has opened a new bathroom showroom at its branch in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

East Anglian independent builders merchant Ridgeons has been prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive for breaches which caused an electrical contractor to break his back.

South West based independent builders merchant Bradfords Building Supplies, has celebrated the opening of its refurbished branch in Taunton, Somerset.

Southern independent plumbers merchant Heating Plumbing Supplies has hit a record turnover for 2010.

Trade suppliers and subcontractors are almost £280 million out of pocket following the collapse of failed building company Rok, according to a creditors report by Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Staff at a Scottish plumbers merchant are celebrating after scooping nearly £1m on the National Lottery.

Specialist Group has donated a selection of its Builders Brand tools to the charity Community Projects Africa.