Latest News Archive

Urgent action required to get 1.5 million homes pledge on track: BMF

Thursday, 26 February 2026 07:19

New CITB report reveals issues widening the construction skills gap

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 07:54

Jewson-sponsored rowing team raises nearly £14,000 for charity

Wednesday, 25 February 2026 07:22

JTL holds Apprentice of the Year Assessment Day

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 05:35

Construction workplace illnesses hit 28,000 annually

Monday, 23 February 2026 05:05

Fall in R&M building work signals a tough year for builders: FMB

Friday, 20 February 2026 05:36

Tools worth over £25 million stolen since 2021

Friday, 20 February 2026 05:03

Band of Builders put a call for volunteers to participate in forthcoming projects

Thursday, 19 February 2026 04:45

Unemployment climbs to 5.2% as older workers leave the workforce

Thursday, 19 February 2026 04:23

Hygiene, tea etiquette, and noise among tradespeople’s top pet peeves

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 03:21

Planning inspector hiring push will drive through local plans: NFB

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 04:45

Nearly 80% van drivers encounter negative road behaviour

Tuesday, 17 February 2026 02:21

Leeds College of Building to host Super Trowel North England regional

Monday, 16 February 2026 06:34

CITB launches roof, slating and tiling apprenticeship in Wales

Monday, 16 February 2026 05:58

Lighthouse Charity and Ripple Suicide Prevention join hands

Friday, 13 February 2026 06:32

Checkatrade joins hands with Leeds Rhinos to boost apprenticeships for young people

Friday, 13 February 2026 06:06

Screwfix achieve apprentice milestone in bid to tackle skills shortage

Thursday, 12 February 2026 07:35

Electrical skills gap widens as apprenticeship starts drop: ECA

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 04:34

Baxi launches MCS umbrella service to slash admin for installers

Wednesday, 11 February 2026 04:05

JTL launches new campaign to showcase the people behind successful apprenticeships

Tuesday, 10 February 2026 04:47

Nearly 40,000 home maintenance and improvement complaints made in 2025

Monday, 9 February 2026 06:08

Six in ten young Brits are keen to emigrate

Monday, 9 February 2026 05:04

NHBC reports 11% year-on-year growth in UK new home registrations

Friday, 6 February 2026 07:50

Nearly 865,000 Britons face new digital tax rules in two months

Friday, 6 February 2026 07:05

Scottish trade business upgrades fleet with 78 electric vans

Friday, 6 February 2026 07:04

Leyland and Dulux raise over £18,000 for charity

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:49

Over 50% of builders and tradespeople believe skills shortage will worsen

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 10:07

Screwfix Trade Apprentice is back, entries now open

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 14:53

Pressure continues to mount for UK’s trades community

Tuesday, 3 February 2026 08:44

BMF announces plans for leadership transition

Monday, 2 February 2026 07:45