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The only way out is through Since 1997, the UK has had, if you include Andy Burnham, who may or may not be elected unopposed as Leader of the Labour Party, and, therefore, PM, nine Prime Ministers. Of those, only five have won a General Election – the public’s trust, …

We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us Stop me if you have heard this before. We have a Prime Minister who, two years in to his Parliamentary term, is more unpopular than his …

The British Coatings Federation has urged the Government to support its PaintCare initiative, launched this month. PaintCare UK is the UK’s first voluntary, industry‑led takeback scheme for leftover decorative paint and packaging, delivered by the BCF on behalf of paint manufacturers in partnership with participating retail and trade outlets. The …

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water I was at an event a few weeks ago with some merchants and suppliers. All more or less agreed on two things. 1, that things are, and have been for some time, about as bad as anyone …

Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is urging the government to introduce targeted measures to galvanise the market and tackle the malaise in the housebuilding sector. The rallying call was made at the organisation’s annual Parliamentary Reception, where attending MPs included The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, Deputy Speaker …

How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is To have a thankless child Alas, poor Jenrick. I knew him; a fellow who likes the spotlight. Having been bested by Kemi Badenoch in the race for leadership of the Conservative Party – doing rather better than many predicted – Robert Jenrick …

Russell Roof Tiles has been recognised as a leading manufacturer in the UK, after being handpicked to appear in the 2020 Parliamentary Review. The Parliamentary Review is a prestigious independent publication, featuring insight commentary from Government officials, ministers and sector leaders for more than 20 years. Each annual issue showcases …

“Retrofitting millions of homes is all part of Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution to move to a net-zero carbon economy,” John McDonnell told the Builders Merchants’ Federation today. “And we want to build up the supply chain throughout the country to do that”. The Shadow Chancellor was answering a question from …

In one of the last acts before Parliament was been dissolved ahead of the General Election, the outgoing Minister of State for Business and Industry, Nadhim Zahawi, has praised Talasey Group after hearing how it is helping to raise standards, skills and knowledge in the landscaping industry. The Conservative MP …

Nadhim Zahawi MP, the Minister for Business and Industry has acknowledged the vital role the building materials industry will play in the development and delivery of new technologies that will significantly reduce carbon emissions, to help deliver the Government’s net zero target by 2050. Zahawi was speaking the Builders Merchants …