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Tradespeople secure almost half their jobs through social media
|Date: 9 October, 2023

Tradespeople secure almost half their jobs through social media
New research from Direct Line business insurance reveals tradespeople who use social media get almost hal ...
New research from Direct Line business insurance reveals tradespeople who use social media get almost half (47 per cent) of their jobs through these channels. Tradespeople recognise the value of being ...
9 October, 2023
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UK tradespeople report £3.5 billion worth of equipment stolen, due to rise in tool theft
|Date: 8 October, 2023

UK tradespeople report £3.5 billion worth of equipment stolen, due to rise in tool theft
Tool theft is on the rise with more than a third (36%) of van drivers falling victim to theft last year*, ...
Tool theft is on the rise with more than a third (36%) of van drivers falling victim to theft last year*, representing a 33 per cent increase since 2020**, according to research by Volkswagen Commerci ...
8 October, 2023
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7 out of 10 homeowners support 10-year delay to oil and LPG boiler ban  
|Date: 7 October, 2023

7 out of 10 homeowners support 10-year delay to oil and LPG boiler ban  
News that a ban on oil and LPG boiler installations has been pushed back 10 years has been welcomed by Br ...
News that a ban on oil and LPG boiler installations has been pushed back 10 years has been welcomed by British homeowners, with 69 percent supporting Rishi Sunak’s plan to delay the deadline. This is ...
7 October, 2023
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Flush with Fortune: Jordon Puddefoot wins 20 Grand in your Hand
|Date: 7 October, 2023

Flush with Fortune: Jordon Puddefoot wins 20 Grand in your Hand
Jordon Puddefoot, a Milton Keynes-based plumber has been selected as the winner of JG Speedfit’s 20 Grand ...
Jordon Puddefoot, a Milton Keynes-based plumber has been selected as the winner of JG Speedfit’s 20 Grand in your Hand (20GIYH) competition from tens of thousands of entrants. The winning ticket was p ...
7 October, 2023
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Why premium garden designs could offer housebuilders thousands in extra revenue
|Date: 7 October, 2023

Why premium garden designs could offer housebuilders thousands in extra revenue
Over half (51%) of people would be more likely to consider buying a new build home if it had a landscaped ...
Over half (51%) of people would be more likely to consider buying a new build home if it had a landscaped back garden – and it’s something many would be willing to pay more for, according to new resea ...
7 October, 2023
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Jewson’s dragon boat race raises much needed funds for two charity partners
|Date: 6 October, 2023

Jewson’s dragon boat race raises much needed funds for two charity partners
National merchant Jewson recently held its second dragon boat race tournament, raising vital funds for it ...
National merchant Jewson recently held its second dragon boat race tournament, raising vital funds for its two official charity partners, Band of Builders and Whiteleys Retreat. A total of 220 people ...
6 October, 2023
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Research shows construction ranks as the 5th worst job for hearing loss
|Date: 6 October, 2023

Research shows construction ranks as the 5th worst job for hearing loss
Boots Hearingcare takes a deep dive into hearing loss risks at work. For some jobs, the risks associated ...
Boots Hearingcare takes a deep dive into hearing loss risks at work. For some jobs, the risks associated are clear from the get-go, but have you ever thought about how your job might be putting your h ...
6 October, 2023
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StopDigging celebrates BBA Certificate
|Date: 5 October, 2023

StopDigging celebrates BBA Certificate
StopDigging, the Swedish company renowned for its ground screw technology, is proud to announce a signifi ...
StopDigging, the Swedish company renowned for its ground screw technology, is proud to announce a significant milestone. The company has earned the esteemed BBA (British Board of Agrément) certificate ...
5 October, 2023
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Wallsend’s True Colours Dance School receives support from local trades and businesses
|Date: 5 October, 2023

Wallsend’s True Colours Dance School receives support from local trades and businesses
Thanks to a helping hand from the community of Wallsend, the True Colours Theatre School has received a m ...
Thanks to a helping hand from the community of Wallsend, the True Colours Theatre School has received a make-over like never before to ensure they can offer theatre lessons to kids and teenagers. Volu ...
5 October, 2023
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Hanson UK becomes Heidelberg Materials
|Date: 2 October, 2023

Hanson UK becomes Heidelberg Materials
Today (Monday 02 October 2023), Hanson UK, one of the best-known manufacturers of heavyside building mate ...
Today (Monday 02 October 2023), Hanson UK, one of the best-known manufacturers of heavyside building materials, becomes Heidelberg Materials, aligning with its parent company which announced its new g ...
2 October, 2023
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Midlands constructor scoops best builder in the UK title
|Date: 28 September, 2023

Midlands constructor scoops best builder in the UK title
Image caption: From left at the awards, Stephen Rankin, Harriet Ward, Rebecca Rankin, Daniel Baylis Midla ...
Image caption: From left at the awards, Stephen Rankin, Harriet Ward, Rebecca Rankin, Daniel Baylis Midlands constructor Vantage & Co is celebrating after being named best builder in the UK for it ...
28 September, 2023
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Welsh decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme
|Date: 27 September, 2023

Welsh decorator signs up to pioneering Paint Green scheme
A painter and decorator from South Wales has taken a pledge to help drive down waste as part of a pioneer ...
A painter and decorator from South Wales has taken a pledge to help drive down waste as part of a pioneering initiative run by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA). Metricus Ltd, based in Ab ...
27 September, 2023
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Yanmar CE celebrates 55 years of mini-excavator excellence
|Date: 26 September, 2023

Yanmar CE celebrates 55 years of mini-excavator excellence
A pioneer of the concept in the late 1960s and still driving the sector forward, Yanmar Compact Equipment ...
A pioneer of the concept in the late 1960s and still driving the sector forward, Yanmar Compact Equipment celebrates 55 years of mini-excavator innovation. While the Beatles song ‘Hey Jude’ was helpi ...
26 September, 2023
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ULEZ – How is it affecting tradespeople?
|Date: 25 September, 2023

ULEZ – How is it affecting tradespeople?
© WD Stockphotos / Adobe Stock MyJobQuote takes a deep dive into the ULEZ, how it may be affecting trades ...
© WD Stockphotos / Adobe Stock MyJobQuote takes a deep dive into the ULEZ, how it may be affecting tradespeople and what they can do to adapt. According to the government, poor air quality is impactin ...
25 September, 2023
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The easiest and hardest places to get planning permission revealed
|Date: 25 September, 2023

The easiest and hardest places to get planning permission revealed
Data analysed by GetAgent shows where the hardest and easiest places are to secure planning permission in ...
Data analysed by GetAgent shows where the hardest and easiest places are to secure planning permission in the UK. With property prices skyrocketing over the past few years many homeowners are turning ...
25 September, 2023
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Ford expands truck family with first ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid
|Date: 23 September, 2023

Ford expands truck family with first ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid
Ford will offer customers a plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger, combining electric driving capability w ...
Ford will offer customers a plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger, combining electric driving capability with adventure-ready versatility and the work-ready dependability customers have come to expect ...
23 September, 2023
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