Industry News from the UK tools, trade and construction sector — and what it means for what you pay.
Insulation specialist Actis supports plans to offer technical training routes to 14-year-olds to help tackle UK trade skills shortages.
Dimplex launches a dedicated training facility in Leeds to deliver hands-on instruction on low-carbon heating technologies and updated standards.
Willmott Dixon calls on the public to submit photos showing material reuse, with selected images to feature at the British Science Festival.
The Merseyside Electrical Trades Association (META) successfully held its annual charity golf day, raising support for Claire House, Alder Hey, and Zoe's Place.
Farrans has been appointed to build new skylinks at Stansted Airport, replacing the existing people-mover system as part of a major £1.1bn expansion project.
The photo gallery for the 2025 On The Tools Awards is now live, celebrating achievements and community within the UK trades industry.
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Youthbuild UK are seeking nominations for the Young Builder of the Year Awards 2026, highlighting young talent in UK construction.
From rising material costs to mental health concerns, a new industry report reveals the key obstacles UK tradespeople face this year — with 9 in 10 reporting stress and costs expected to rise nearly 10%.
Screwfix has funded over 50 trade apprentices through its TrAC partnership as the UK faces a 240,000-worker shortfall by 2029. Applications for the 2026 programme opened in February.
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