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Independent builders merchants buying group, National Buying Group LLP, has launched a bespoke, multi-business, electronic trading hub.

Cortexa, the provider of electronic training for the builders merchant industry has launched an e-learning package for the Boiler Scrappage Scheme.

Independent builders merchant buying group Cemco Merchant Network has awarded Hanson Cement as supplier of the year 2009.

Kingfisher increased sales and profits thanks to showroom sales at its B&Q subsidiary and the trialling of a new format

Tool hire firms, including branches of builders merchants Jewson and Travis Perkins, have been forced to remove DIY equipment from their shelves after an investigation revealed safety faults in more than half the items hired.

Today's Budget speech will limit stamp duty for first time buyers to purchases over a quarter of a million pounds, the BBC believes.

As anticipated, Chancellor Alistair Darling has doubled the limit for stamp duty for first-time buyers from £125,000 to £250,000.

Chancellor Alistair Darling's decision to cut stamp duty for two years for most first-time buyers in his last Budget before a general election has been largely welcomed by many in the construction industry.

The Chancellor's last Budget before the election contained few surprises, either good or bad. Below is a summary of the announcements.

The Construction Products Association described today's Budget as 'overtly political', while the Federation of Master Builders is disappointed it didn't adequately deal with the lack of mortgage finance.