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The On The Tools Awards 2025 have announced their winners. We look at the implications for UK tradespeople and DIYers buying tools and workwear from major retailers.
HomeServe has appointed Olympian and TV personality Harry Aikines-Aryeety as its new 'Personal Drainer'. We look at what this means for tradespeople.
Recent heatwaves highlight growing demand for domestic air conditioning. Heating engineers can expand into AC, but F-Gas regulations and specialist training are key considerations. Air-to-air heat pumps also fit this expanding market.
Ovia, part of Scolmore Group, has enhanced its Orbik Vipex5 emergency exit box, offering improved installation and performance for tradespeople.
The Future Homes Standard requires robust infrastructure for new low-carbon homes. GTC's Daniel Camm highlights challenges in energy, water, and broadband provision.
Lowndes Lumb Construction fined £60,000 after a worker sustained life-changing injuries in a fall, highlighting critical safety failures on site.
BAL, a leading tiling solutions provider, has launched a new website featuring improved navigation, technical information, and project planning tools for UK tradespeople and DIYers.
A rogue gas installer has been sentenced for illegal and dangerous gas work at two homes in Hampshire, highlighting the critical importance of Gas Safe registration.
New research from Martindale Electric highlights that 86% of UK electrical professionals have experienced an electrical incident at work, underscoring critical safety concerns.
New pump designs and control systems are transforming plumbing and heating. UK tradespeople need to keep training updated to stay competitive and compliant.
Freefoam's Geo-panel interior panelling is highlighted as a top choice for adapting bathrooms and wet rooms, offering a fast-fitting, waterproof solution for tradespeople and DIYers.
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.
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