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Get Your FREE Business Health Check from Fergus

|Date: 19 May, 2025

Get Your FREE Business Health Check from Fergus

If you're unsure whether a job has actually made money or just kept the wheels turning, you're not alone. ...

If you're unsure whether a job has actually made money or just kept the wheels turning, you're not alone. For many tradespeople, working out profit margins, pricing accurately and spotting inefficienc ...

19 May, 2025
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KNIPEX joins Band of Builders as Associate Supporter

|Date: 15 May, 2025

KNIPEX joins Band of Builders as Associate Supporter

Pliers’ expert KNIPEX has become an Associate Supporter of Band of Builders, the national construction ch ...

Pliers’ expert KNIPEX has become an Associate Supporter of Band of Builders, the national construction charity that carries out practical projects to help tradespeople facing life-changing or limiting ...

15 May, 2025
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IronmongeryDirect Releases it’s Mental Health in the Trades Report 2025

|Date: 13 May, 2025

IronmongeryDirect Releases it’s Mental Health in the Trades Report 2025

Leading trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report, a h ...

Leading trade supplier, IronmongeryDirect has released its annual Mental Health in the Trades Report, a hugely beneficial report that helps shed light on the ongoing challenges around mental health in ...

13 May, 2025
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2024 Impact Report: Lighthouse Charity’s Record Breaking Support for the Construction Community

|Date: 2 May, 2025

2024 Impact Report: Lighthouse Charity’s Record Breaking Support for the Construction Community

The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report which highlights record breaking milestones a ...

The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report which highlights record breaking milestones and support to our construction community in the UK and Ireland. Delivered £5,050,902 of charita ...

2 May, 2025
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BSIF launches “PPE Saves” campaign

|Date: 1 May, 2025

BSIF launches “PPE Saves” campaign

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is proud to launch "PPE Saves", a new campaign spotlighting ...

The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is proud to launch "PPE Saves", a new campaign spotlighting the vital role performed by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in protecting workers and ensu ...

1 May, 2025
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Checkatrade unveils data-driven tools to help consumers understand trade price estimates

|Date: 24 April, 2025

Checkatrade unveils data-driven tools to help consumers understand trade price estimates

Checkatrade has launched two new free-to-use tools aimed at driving industry transparency and empowering ...

Checkatrade has launched two new free-to-use tools aimed at driving industry transparency and empowering both tradespeople and consumers with the Job Estimate Calculator and the Home Health Report. Th ...

24 April, 2025
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Faulty equipment or tools named as the most common cause of injuries suffered by tradespeople while on the job

|Date: 28 March, 2025

Faulty equipment or tools named as the most common cause of injuries suffered by tradespeople while on the job

A new study by Markel Direct, the specialist insurer of tradespeople, has revealed the most common injuri ...

A new study by Markel Direct, the specialist insurer of tradespeople, has revealed the most common injuries faced by those working in the construction industry. The survey, which asked over 300 trades ...

28 March, 2025
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Five key considerations to ensure PPE fits

|Date: 5 March, 2025

Five key considerations to ensure PPE fits

At uvex, we believe everyone deserves properly fitting PPE for maximum protection, comfort and performanc ...

At uvex, we believe everyone deserves properly fitting PPE for maximum protection, comfort and performance—regardless of gender. While a diverse range of PPE exists, many wearers and buyers are unawar ...

5 March, 2025
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Half of tradespeople have experienced a loss of income as a result of an injury at work

|Date: 19 February, 2025

Half of tradespeople have experienced a loss of income as a result of an injury at work

A new study by Markel Direct, the specialist insurer of tradespeople, has highlighted the loss of earning ...

A new study by Markel Direct, the specialist insurer of tradespeople, has highlighted the loss of earnings construction workers experience due to injuries sustained whilst at work. The survey, which a ...

19 February, 2025
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Two thirds of tradespeople believe Government funded apprenticeship schemes could combat the skills shortage

|Date: 13 February, 2025

Two thirds of tradespeople believe Government funded apprenticeship schemes could combat the skills shortage

The number of Brits waiting for essential work to be completed at their homes and businesses is at an all ...

The number of Brits waiting for essential work to be completed at their homes and businesses is at an all time high as the UK’s skills gap continues to outweigh demand - and many employers in the trad ...

13 February, 2025
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