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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As customer expectations evolve and lower-carbon solutions enter the market, the future of masonry depends on manufacturers giving merchants more than quality products alone.

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The merchant sector has a vital role to play in helping housing providers ensure compliance with Awaab’s Law Phase 2. Huws Gray Partnership Solutions’ Lyndon Johnson explores what the changes mean for the sector.

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The industry responds to the Government's announcement of a new equity loan scheme for England, named ‘Your First Home’, designed to “support more people into home ownership.”

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An independent report commissioned by Klipboard has revealed that late payments have become “almost universal across the wholesale and distribution sector.”

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Family-run Snowdon Timber in North Wales caters mostly to the trades but reports it has found a new source of growth on Temu, selling to hobbyists working on personal projects.

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As the sector continues to question the lack of meaningful housebuilding incentives, MHCLG has recently published a review of the Help to Buy scheme, concluding that it delivered ‘very high value for money’ while having a positive impact on housing supply in England.

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Neil Tidmarsh, Director at Kingsley Bathroom Plumbing & Heating Centre, explains the stock sharing benefits he’s had access to thanks to being an NBG Partner.

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