What's moving in UK tools, trade retail and construction — written for the people buying the kit.
The National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS) brought together 1,000 building material professionals for its annual dinner dance at Grosvenor House.
OFTEC CEO Paul Rose responds to the Chancellor's Budget, pressing the UK Government for improved support for off-grid rural heating transitions.
A major deal has been secured to build the UK's largest electricity substation in the Tees Valley, boosting regional infrastructure and clean energy projects.
Lancashire Constabulary appeals for information after a site worker was tragically killed near utility works in Edenfield.
Willmott Dixon starts £18m first phase of Bury Interchange redevelopment, delivering initial footbridge and platform upgrades.
Wolseley Group backs the government's Autumn Budget commitment to heat pump adoption and training for UK heating engineers.
A High Court ruling against Attleys Roofing highlights how failure to follow strict hot-works insurance conditions can leave trade contractors uninsured.
Ryobi introduces an 18V One+ cordless window vacuum designed to deliver streak-free glass cleaning across domestic and site applications.
Analysis of the Black Friday 2026 impact bit set deals, offering UK tradespeople strong value on high-torque screwdriver accessories.
Updates to the Makita MakTrak modular tool storage system reveal production is based in China as the lineup expands for trade users.
A roofing merchant has appointed a new manager to bolster solar trade training as demand for renewables grows among UK roofing contractors.
A new Trade Week campaign aims to boost recognition for skilled trades across the UK construction sector and tackle the ongoing industry skills gap.
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