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Met office Storm Eowyn ‘danger to life’ alert sparks roof safety warning from Actis
|Date: 23 January, 2025

Met office Storm Eowyn ‘danger to life’ alert sparks roof safety warning from Actis
The Met Office's ‘danger to life' red warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Eowyn in the UK is another re ...
The Met Office's ‘danger to life' red warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Eowyn in the UK is another reminder of the importance of constructing roofs which can withstand extreme weather conditions, ...
23 January, 2025
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IfATE approves the development of new Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship standards for plumbing
|Date: 23 January, 2025

IfATE approves the development of new Level 2 and 3 apprenticeship standards for plumbing
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has given the Chartered Institute of Pl ...
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has given the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) formal approval to develop new Level 2 and Level 3 plumb ...
23 January, 2025
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Trades’ champion calls on government to promote skilled trades to avert dire shortage
|Date: 22 January, 2025

Trades’ champion calls on government to promote skilled trades to avert dire shortage
Research shows that skilled trades are being overlooked by schools and colleges as a lucrative career pat ...
Research shows that skilled trades are being overlooked by schools and colleges as a lucrative career path for young people. As statistics show that the trades skill shortage continues to pose an immi ...
22 January, 2025
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Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationally
|Date: 21 January, 2025

Toolstation rolls out rapid delivery service nationally
Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc and one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and b ...
Toolstation, part of Travis Perkins plc and one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is rolling out its rapid delivery service to over 460 of its stores across th ...
21 January, 2025
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Why choose FrogTape Advanced™ Painter’s Tape?
|Date: 21 January, 2025

Why choose FrogTape Advanced™ Painter’s Tape?
https://youtu.be/VEvSI70ONmc?si=S9kUgYEKSyT3cZBq FrogTape Advanced™ conquers tricky corners ...
https://youtu.be/VEvSI70ONmc?si=S9kUgYEKSyT3cZBq FrogTape Advanced™ conquers tricky corners, ensures super sharp paint lines and provides tear-free removal for next-level results when it ...
21 January, 2025
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FLEX launching in Crown Decorating Centres
|Date: 20 January, 2025

FLEX launching in Crown Decorating Centres
FLEX, the award-winning power tool manufacturer trusted by professionals throughout Europe and North Amer ...
FLEX, the award-winning power tool manufacturer trusted by professionals throughout Europe and North America, is set to launch in a network of Crown Decorating Centres across the UK, and online. The c ...
20 January, 2025
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Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather
|Date: 17 January, 2025

Marley launches winter safety campaign – supporting roofers whatever the weather
The UK weather is known for being unpredictable, and winter is no different. In fact, UK winters are now ...
The UK weather is known for being unpredictable, and winter is no different. In fact, UK winters are now 1°C warmer and 15% wetter on average – yet at the same time, still susceptible to unexpected ic ...
17 January, 2025
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Save the date! Westminster Rally against tool theft
|Date: 13 January, 2025

Save the date! Westminster Rally against tool theft
Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft Date: Monday, 3rd February 20 ...
Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft Date: Monday, 3rd February 2025 Location: Brent Cross to Parliament Square, Westminster Time: Starting at 11:00 AM, arrivi ...
13 January, 2025
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95 per cent of tradespeople have suffered workplace injuries
|Date: 10 January, 2025

95 per cent of tradespeople have suffered workplace injuries
Almost all tradespeople (95 per cent) have been injured at work, according to research¹ by Direct Line bu ...
Almost all tradespeople (95 per cent) have been injured at work, according to research¹ by Direct Line business insurance, shedding light on the urgent need for improved health and safety awareness. H ...
10 January, 2025
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8,000 Workers Supported by Speedy Hire and Lighthouse Partnership
|Date: 9 January, 2025

8,000 Workers Supported by Speedy Hire and Lighthouse Partnership
Speedy Hire has shared an update on its partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to ...
Speedy Hire has shared an update on its partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support its #MakeItVisible on-site campaign. Since joining the campaign in December 2023, when ...
9 January, 2025
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UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
|Date: 8 January, 2025

UK tradespeople more knowledgeable on energy efficiency than ever
A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confid ...
A new survey* by leading retailer for the trade Screwfix, has found that UK tradespeople feel more confident in their energy efficiency knowledge than ever, helped by an 8% rise in training courses be ...
8 January, 2025
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Meeting rising costs & talent shortages with greater efficiency
|Date: 4 January, 2025

Meeting rising costs & talent shortages with greater efficiency
Intensified financial pressures as we approach 2025, driven by rising costs, escalating tool theft, incre ...
Intensified financial pressures as we approach 2025, driven by rising costs, escalating tool theft, increased taxes, and persistent worker shortages, are tightening profit margins and hindering growth ...
4 January, 2025
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OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to net zero
|Date: 3 January, 2025

OFTEC webinar series supports industry transition to net zero
A new series of webinars has been launched by OFTEC as part of the trade association’s continued commitme ...
A new series of webinars has been launched by OFTEC as part of the trade association’s continued commitment to helping technicians navigate changes in the industry as the off-grid sector transitions t ...
3 January, 2025
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A new definitive guide for roof tiling design and installation
|Date: 2 January, 2025

A new definitive guide for roof tiling design and installation
The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling was published on 19 December 2024.   This new guide ha ...
The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling was published on 19 December 2024.   This new guide has been written and released in partnership between the RTA (Roof Tile Association) and NFRC (Na ...
2 January, 2025
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Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient
|Date: 28 December, 2024

Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient
As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution  Only 3% of Engl ...
As energy costs continue to rise, Passivhaus construction provides a promising solution  Only 3% of England’s houses are highly energy-efficient: Why aren’t developers embracing sustainable construct ...
28 December, 2024
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BoB completes project for a roofer who broke his back
|Date: 26 December, 2024

BoB completes project for a roofer who broke his back
Volunteer tradespeople have come together to finish a small extension at the home of a North Lanarkshire ...
Volunteer tradespeople have come together to finish a small extension at the home of a North Lanarkshire roofer who was left unable to complete the project he started after breaking his back and neck ...
26 December, 2024
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