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Latest monthly figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) show that December saw a 2.5% dip in like-for-like value sales compared to the same month in 2024

​​​​​​​The Industry Picture 2026 report states that the skills gap is structural, not temporary, and can only be overcome with widespread industry collaboration

​​​​​​​The funds raised will go to charities Dementia Adventure, T-21 Birch Tree Cafe and Mind UK

​​​​​​​The Apprentice of the Year winner will be announced on 16 April 2026 at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham

​​​​​​​Analysis of the latest HSE data shows that the construction sector ranks among the top ten worst sectors for workplace illnesses

​​​​​​​With activity declining across most construction sectors and signs that repair and maintenance work is also slowing, many firms are facing a tough start to 2026

UK police data show that 76,907 tool thefts were reported between January 2021 and December 2025

​​​​​​​The charity has released its schedule for the next six months to enlist the help of tradespeople

​​​​​​​Almost 2.8 million working-age adults remain economically inactive due to long-term sickness

​​​​​​​Plumbers rank as the most hygienic trade with a 40% rating, based on daily showers, washing up, and uniform cleanliness

​​​​​​​The Government has recently restated the previous government's commitment to reduce the timeframe to 30 months

​​​​​​​Van drivers are being advised to follow practical steps to protect themselves behind the wheel after it's revealed that 78% of them experience negative behaviour from other road users

​​​​​​​This year’s final will take place over two days, from Friday 31 July to Saturday 1 August 2026, at the Hertfordshire County Showground in Redbourn

CITB, NCC, Bridgend College and NFRC are collaborating on the delivery of the new apprenticeship to help meet gaps in training provision and address the construction skills gap

The partnership aims to encourage open conversations around mental health and suicide prevention and build a safer workplace

​​​​​​​Upcoming plans include a Skills Summit convening policymakers and leaders to address skills and workforce challenges

Screwfix is funding apprenticeships across trades, including plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, painting, and decorating

​​​​​​​Fewer than one in five learners enrolled in government-funded, classroom-based electrical courses advanced into an apprenticeship or skilled employment over 2025/26

​​​​​​​The scheme makes the MCS journey for installers straightforward by handling design, compliance, and paperwork

​​​​​​​The first phase of this long-running campaign launches at the start of National Apprenticeship Week and will run for two weeks

​​​​​​​The highest number of complaints was made about roofing, roof sealing and chimney repairs, standing at 7,854

​​​​​​​Research shows that a career in the skilled trades could offer opportunities to work overseas

Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick has told Fix Radio that tool theft should be treated as a serious crime and that the UK needs to remove barriers stopping builders from getting on with the job.