What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
Rail contractor Amey secures £42m contract to scope enabling works for the planned Thames tunnel DLR extension to Thamesmead.
Specialist merchant BSS raises more than £100,000 for Make-A-Wish UK through nationwide staff fundraising events.
The UK Budget removes the gas standing charge and extends VAT relief on electricity, lowering overheads for heating engineers and plumbers.
Analysis of Autumn Budget 2026 examines whether proposed infrastructure pipelines will deliver real projects or face ongoing regulatory bottlenecks.
Shield overcomes steep terrain and exposed conditions to erect a 38-metre conservation scaffold at the Lansdowne Monument in Wiltshire within 19 days.
Avant Homes files planning application for Wolds Edge, a 51-house development in East Yorkshire featuring 11 distinct property designs.
New research shows 72% of self-employed workers carry business debt, with some sole traders in the trades racking up over £100,000 to stay afloat.
DeWalt's popular small parts organizer sees fresh price discounts, offering practical storage value for tradespeople and DIYers.
Gordon H Richards has expanded its low-pitch clay roof tile range, offering new options for UK roofing contractors and builders.
Winners of the 2026 Electrical Industry Awards have been revealed, highlighting top contractors, products, and safety innovations.
Tradespeople are urged to undertake energy efficiency training as the UK Warm Homes Loan Scheme opens, creating new retrofit opportunities.
Hilti introduces the TE 8-22 cordless rotary hammer, delivering high-performance concrete drilling on the 22V Nuron battery platform.
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