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World on fire

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Through me you enter into the city of woe. I don’t know where to start on all this. As a small child I remember asking my parents why there were such long queues at the petrol station, to be told it was because of the Yom Kippur war in the …

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BMF welcomes Spring Statement’s housing boost

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Builders merchants trade association, the Builders Merchants Federation has welcomed a £2bn boost for affordable housing announced yesterday (March 26) by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. BMF CEO John Newcomb said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s announcement of £2bn funding for affordable homes as this is a measure we have …

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BMF: Government pledges for decarbonising must remain on track

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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has called on the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, to invest in property repair, maintenance and improvement to create purposeful jobs in every region and boost much-needed local growth across the country. The government has previously announced increased spending on energy efficiency for homes, businesses, and public …

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