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'VAT cut will help boost green homes'
The Chancellor’s decision to slash VAT to zero percent on home energy saving measures will help boost the drive for greener and more energy efficient homes, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to today's Spring Statement.
Rotpunkt expects renewed growth in the UK following Kbb 2022
Rotpunkt is delighted to report a strong upward trend in UK sales as the KBB sector bounced back at Europe’s biggest trade fair, KBB Birmingham after a bumpy ride for the British market…
Gleeds appoints new Head of Regeneration
International property and construction consultancy Gleeds has appointed Natascha McIntyre-Hall as its new head of regeneration.
Rail industry sets out top priorities for upcoming Spring Statement
The Railway Industry Association (RIA), the voice of the UK rail supply community, has set out what it would like to see from the Chancellor's Spring Statement, taking place this Wednesday (23 March 2022).
Precast concrete foundations win NHBC approval
A greener way of using concrete in housebuilding has gained the thumbs up from the National House Building Council, NHBC.
Money saving advice: Retrofit - the answer to cutting costs?
People across the UK looking to cut costs and improve the energy efficiency of older homes are being offered advice on retrofitting their property, amid the cost of living crisis.
The Pallet LOOP signs The Climate Pledge
Circular economy pallet scheme is signatory of Amazon’s and Global Optimism’s sustainability initiative
Shorts Group expands rental fleet with Yanmar ViO17 excavators
Berkshire-based plant hire firm, Shorts Group, has further expanded its growing rental fleet with five new Yanmar ViO17 zero tail-swing mini excavators.
Engineering consultancy supports Age UK Nott’s Men in Sheds project
Engineering consultancy Howard Ward Associates (HWA) has supported Age UK Notts, by providing structural advice to the charity to assist with its plan to create more space and generally refurbish one of its Men in Sheds facilities in Blidworth, Nottinghamshire.
Fuel prices to soar in wake of curbs on Russian oil imports
Business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced the UK will phase out imports of Russian oil by the end of the year.