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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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Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft

|Date: 30 January, 2025

Trades United to Lead Second Van Rally in Westminster to Combat Tool Theft

Trades United is once again organising a van rally in Westminster (Parliament Square) to draw attention t ...

Trades United is once again organising a van rally in Westminster (Parliament Square) to draw attention to the pervasive issue of tool theft and the resale of stolen goods. Starting from Brent Cross, ...

30 January, 2025
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Add a Carhartt classic to your winter workwear wardrobe

|Date: 16 January, 2025

Add a Carhartt classic to your winter workwear wardrobe

As the cold weather kicks in, two additions to the Carhartt Montana range will keep you warm and comforta ...

As the cold weather kicks in, two additions to the Carhartt Montana range will keep you warm and comfortable whether you're working hard on-site or tackling outdoor adventures. Built with durability, ...

16 January, 2025
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Insurtech blip expands tradesperson insurance offerings with Professional Indemnity cover

|Date: 8 January, 2025

Insurtech blip expands tradesperson insurance offerings with Professional Indemnity cover

blip, a leading provider of small business insurance for tradespeople, is excited to announce the launch ...

blip, a leading provider of small business insurance for tradespeople, is excited to announce the launch of its Professional Indemnity Insurance, expanding its comprehensive range of coverage designed ...

8 January, 2025
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Feel great on and off site with Carhartt’s hoodies

|Date: 13 December, 2024

Feel great on and off site with Carhartt’s hoodies

Whether you’re working on a tough job site or kicking back at the weekend, Carhartt’s range of hoodies ar ...

Whether you’re working on a tough job site or kicking back at the weekend, Carhartt’s range of hoodies are cosy, comfortable and designed to last. Made from a blend of cotton and polyester fleece, eac ...

13 December, 2024
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Government told to get tough on thieves who break into tradespeople’s vehicles

|Date: 10 December, 2024

Government told to get tough on thieves who break into tradespeople’s vehicles

The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target ...

The CEO of a national construction charity is demanding the government gets tough on criminals who target tradespeople’s vehicles – often stealing thousands of pounds worth of tools and equipment – as ...

10 December, 2024
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Open letter calls for the Department for Education to add asbestos awareness to the curriculum for apprentices

|Date: 6 December, 2024

Open letter calls for the Department for Education to add asbestos awareness to the curriculum for apprentices

Asbestos experts have urged the Department for Education to add mandatory asbestos training to the curric ...

Asbestos experts have urged the Department for Education to add mandatory asbestos training to the curriculum for apprenticeships. The current requirements are for tradespeople to learn about asbestos ...

6 December, 2024
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‘Colin’s Changed’ campaign promotes benefits of electric vans for tradespeople

|Date: 8 November, 2024

‘Colin’s Changed’ campaign promotes benefits of electric vans for tradespeople

Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has launched a new multimedia campaign, titled ‘Colin’s Changed,’ to high ...

Renault Trucks UK & Ireland has launched a new multimedia campaign, titled ‘Colin’s Changed,’ to highlight the advantages for tradespeople of switching to electric vans. The campaign centres aroun ...

8 November, 2024
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Banish the Budget Blues: Run your business profitably, whatever the Budget brings

|Date: 7 November, 2024

Banish the Budget Blues: Run your business profitably, whatever the Budget brings

As UK tradespeople try and pick the detail that affects them from the government’s autumn budget, busines ...

As UK tradespeople try and pick the detail that affects them from the government’s autumn budget, business owners nationwide are preparing for potential shifts in tax rates, regulatory adjustments and ...

7 November, 2024
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