Nearly a third of tradespeople put mental health on the backseat in run up to Christmas, sales of building materials fall in London and Bellway team help Mission Christmas
Nearly a third of tradespeople are feeling burnout, as pressure mounts to complete work before Christmas.
A survey of 500 tradies by Jackson Woodturners, identified that many were putting their mental health on the “backseat” as they take on more work in the run up to the festive break.
The report by the staircase specialist claimed that nine in 10 tradespeople felt stressed, with over a third saying they felt stressed every week.
Lucie Levesley, director with Jackson Woodturners said December was especially tough for tradespeople as they juggled heavy workloads and tight deadlines with their own personal lives.
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Sales of building materials in London slumped by nearly 2% in 2025 — that’s according to the latest Building Materials Index (BMBI).
The index published by Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) indicates that merchant sales grew nationally by just 0.8% in the last year.
John Newcomb, CEO with the BMF said that the stalled growth in the capital reflected “a significant lack of confidence among consumers and businesses”.
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A housebuilder in Warrington has donated hundreds of toys, books and games for a Christmas appeal.
Bellway’s local office pulled in support from its sales teams across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire to support the Mission Christmas appeal.
Mission Christmas supports families struggling to afford gifts during the festive season.
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