The latest CLC statement highlights ongoing challenges relating to higher input costs, weak consumer confidence and ongoing economic and political uncertainty.

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Wrekin and Geoworks have has opened a brand-new customer experience centre to showcase UK-based manufacturing excellence.

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BMF backs Regional Building Foundation to help deliver more high-quality homes and stronger communities.

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The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) and its learning technology partner Cortexa have announced “significant milestone” for its flagship Building Block training programme, available online through BMF Campus.

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Citing “geopolitical uncertainty, subdued consumer confidence and weak economic conditions,” the Builders Merchants Federation has downgraded its baseline forecast for 2026 from +2.3% to -1.8%.

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Data Yard has reached a significant milestone, securing 75 supplier members within its first year.

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How builders’ merchants are managing to supply the materials and products needed in the drive to build 1½ million new homes — despite difficult headwinds and cost pressures — was top of the agenda during a recent constituency visit by Imran Hussain MP.

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The BMF has announced that kitchen specialist Magnet has joined the trade body, further strengthening its presence in the category.

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The Institute of Builders Merchants (IoBM) has announced the venue, host and theme, for its third conference.

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Data Yard, the industry-owned data pool, has achieved another milestone with the announcement of its 11th shareholder, MKM Building Supplies.

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