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£98 million worth of tools stolen from tradespeople
|Date: 7 May, 2024

£98 million worth of tools stolen from tradespeople
Tools worth £98 million were stolen from tradespeople in 2023 according to new analysis by Direct Line bu ...
Tools worth £98 million were stolen from tradespeople in 2023 according to new analysis by Direct Line business insurance. 44,514 tools thefts were reported to the police in 2023 – up five per cent fr ...
7 May, 2024
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Petition aims to ban sale of stolen tools at car boot sales
|Date: 27 April, 2024

Petition aims to ban sale of stolen tools at car boot sales
An ambitious petition has been launched aimed at cracking down on the sale of stolen tools at car boot sa ...
An ambitious petition has been launched aimed at cracking down on the sale of stolen tools at car boot sales and markets. Talon Manufacturing is backing its ambassador, Shoaib Awan, also known as @the ...
27 April, 2024
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Half of Builders are Victims of Tool Theft, FMB Research Reveals
|Date: 18 October, 2018

Half of Builders are Victims of Tool Theft, FMB Research Reveals
#fightingtooltheft Tool theft is plaguing the construction industry with more than half of builders in th ...
#fightingtooltheft Tool theft is plaguing the construction industry with more than half of builders in the UK having had their tools stolen, according to new research by the Federation of Master Build ...
18 October, 2018
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Six Ways Van Drivers Can Deter Thieves
|Date: 16 October, 2018

Six Ways Van Drivers Can Deter Thieves
Theft from vans can be a costly issue for British tradesmen and women but now a team of motoring experts ...
Theft from vans can be a costly issue for British tradesmen and women but now a team of motoring experts have issued six top tips to deter pesky thieves. The team at LeaseVan.co.uk have researched int ...
16 October, 2018
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We Want to End Tool Theft, and We Need Your Help
|Date: 11 October, 2018

We Want to End Tool Theft, and We Need Your Help
Have you been a victim of tool theft? What can the industry do to fight back against the thieves? Ou ...
Have you been a victim of tool theft? What can the industry do to fight back against the thieves? Our new campaign is inviting you to share your experiences and provide some practical solutions t ...
11 October, 2018
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New Website Hopes to Deter Tool Theft
|Date: 9 July, 2018

New Website Hopes to Deter Tool Theft
A former tradesman is hoping to reunite the industry’s victims of crime with their tools with the he ...
A former tradesman is hoping to reunite the industry’s victims of crime with their tools with the help of the Tool Trace registration system. Professional Builder's Lee Jones reports. For a trade ...
9 July, 2018
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Tool Theft: Worst Places in UK for Tool Crime Revealed
|Date: 14 May, 2018

Tool Theft: Worst Places in UK for Tool Crime Revealed
Simply Business has revealed average value of stolen goods has risen to £1,692 as sophisticated thieves t ...
Simply Business has revealed average value of stolen goods has risen to £1,692 as sophisticated thieves target higher value tools. Tradespeople across Britain have been struck with a rise in tool thef ...
14 May, 2018
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Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Van’s Security
|Date: 11 April, 2018

Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Van’s Security
Unfortunately van tool theft is rapidly on the rise in the UK and thieves are jumping at the chance ...
Unfortunately van tool theft is rapidly on the rise in the UK and thieves are jumping at the chance to steal anything they can get their hands on. Confused.com has compiled an informative li ...
11 April, 2018
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Why Is Bespoke Insurance Important for Your Business?
|Date: 9 January, 2017

Why Is Bespoke Insurance Important for Your Business?
Chris Tosh, Head of Underwriting for Marsh’s BusinessInsuranceFor.com, comments on the importance of besp ...
Chris Tosh, Head of Underwriting for Marsh’s BusinessInsuranceFor.com, comments on the importance of bespoke cover for tradesmen and SME-size construction firms: “Few trade professionals would turn up ...
9 January, 2017
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On Board Defence: Protecting Your Van
|Date: 25 November, 2016

On Board Defence: Protecting Your Van
Vehicle security innovation specialist, On Board Defence, offers expert advice on keeping your van and li ...
Vehicle security innovation specialist, On Board Defence, offers expert advice on keeping your van and livelihood safe. Whilst it’s true that the latest generation of built-in security systems are eff ...
25 November, 2016
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A Criminal Waste
|Date: 18 May, 2016

A Criminal Waste
Forget late payment, difficult customers, red tape and unfair competition. As damaging as all of these ar ...
Forget late payment, difficult customers, red tape and unfair competition. As damaging as all of these are in trying to run a successful small construction company, it seems that the biggest threat to ...
18 May, 2016
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Datatag ID: Small Tools, Big Losses
|Date: 18 April, 2016

Datatag ID: Small Tools, Big Losses
Datatag ID, the power behind the CEA’s official CESAR security and registration scheme, has introduced Mi ...
Datatag ID, the power behind the CEA’s official CESAR security and registration scheme, has introduced Micro-CESAR, a new anti-theft deterrent for small tools and equipment. With criminals employing i ...
18 April, 2016
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Power Tools “Most Stolen Items of 2015”
|Date: 28 January, 2016

Power Tools “Most Stolen Items of 2015”
Power tools are the most stolen item from building sites and workers in the construction trade, with smal ...
Power tools are the most stolen item from building sites and workers in the construction trade, with small traders suffering most from crime in the industry. A national security equipment installation ...
28 January, 2016
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