BMF offers cautious welcome to the Budget while warning that the cumulative burden of increased regulation and taxes still heavily impacts the cost of doing business.

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Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, Stelrad Radiators recently welcomed members of the trade press to its annual media update event at the London Transport Museum.

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More than half of installers currently don’t feel confident or sufficiently trained to carry out a heat pump installation, according to research by Wolseley.

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In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s October 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies discussed the increasingly vital topic of data management in the merchant sector...

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STARK Building Materials UK has launched a new careers website designed to “show young people, career changers and returners the breadth of careers available across the building materials sector.”

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Viessmann Climate Solutions' Ian Brookes explores the role of heat pumps as part of a “connected energy ecosystem,” outlining what merchants need to know and how this presents a strong opportunity to grow sales.

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Methven celebrates 140th anniversary by reaffirming commitment to water-saving innovation as water efficiency measures come into sharper focus across UK construction.

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Mirka’s Ryan Jones outlines how supply chain expectations are increasing, necessitating additional supplier support to build product knowledge among branch teams and facilitate practical training for staff and customers alike.

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Lighting is becoming a more important part of how homeowners expect their spaces to look and function, with new research showing that those planning to invest in new lighting has almost doubled since 2023.

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