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Made for Trade outlines industry support and developments for 2026

|Date: 12 Jan 2026

Made for Trade outlines industry support and developments for 2026

As the sector looks ahead to another year shaped by demand for premium performance, faster lead times and ...

As the sector looks ahead to another year shaped by demand for premium performance, faster lead times and reliable supply, Made for Trade is outlining how it can help trade partners “build a better bu ...

12 Jan 2026
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GFTM to launch single-invoice trade credit insurance for merchants

|Date: 09 Jan 2026

GFTM to launch single-invoice trade credit insurance for merchants

GFTM is to launch single-invoice trade credit insurance for builders’ merchants in Q2 2026, “helping merc ...

GFTM is to launch single-invoice trade credit insurance for builders’ merchants in Q2 2026, “helping merchants win new customers on credit, not just protect against bad debt.” ...

09 Jan 2026
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BMF cautions “stagnant market for building materials forecast to continue into 2026”

|Date: 09 Jan 2026

BMF cautions “stagnant market for building materials forecast to continue into 2026”

The BMF Winter Forecast Report confirms a “stagnant market for building materials sales in the second hal ...

The BMF Winter Forecast Report confirms a “stagnant market for building materials sales in the second half of 2025 and does not expect significant growth in the first quarter of 2026.” ...

09 Jan 2026
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Cyncly partnership “transforms showroom experience nationwide” for City Plumbing

|Date: 08 Jan 2026

Cyncly partnership “transforms showroom experience nationwide” for City Plumbing

Cyncly is celebrating the success of its partnership with City Plumbing following the nationwide rollout ...

Cyncly is celebrating the success of its partnership with City Plumbing following the nationwide rollout of its Virtual Worlds 3D design software across The Bathroom Showroom estate. ...

08 Jan 2026
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BMF “welcomes higher IHT relief threshold”

|Date: 08 Jan 2026

BMF “welcomes higher IHT relief threshold”

The BMF has welcomed the government’s plan to raise the Business Property Relief threshold for Inheritanc ...

The BMF has welcomed the government’s plan to raise the Business Property Relief threshold for Inheritance Tax from £1.0m to £2.5m when it is introduced as part of the Finance Bill in April 2026. ...

08 Jan 2026
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IBMG appoints Matthew Parker as new CEO

|Date: 07 Jan 2026

IBMG appoints Matthew Parker as new CEO

Matthew Parker has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer for IBMG (Independent Builders Merchant ...

Matthew Parker has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer for IBMG (Independent Builders Merchant Group). ...

07 Jan 2026
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Rodo marks “100 years as a proud British family business”

|Date: 06 Jan 2026

Rodo marks “100 years as a proud British family business”

Rodo is delighted to announce the celebration of its centenary as a fourth generation, independently run ...

Rodo is delighted to announce the celebration of its centenary as a fourth generation, independently run family business. ...

06 Jan 2026
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Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems plus several Arnold Laver sites

|Date: 06 Jan 2026

Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems plus several Arnold Laver sites

Premier Forest Products has announced the acquisition of National Timber Systems alongside the addition o ...

Premier Forest Products has announced the acquisition of National Timber Systems alongside the addition of the Arnold Laver depots in Manchester, Reading and now Hull from the administrators of Nation ...

06 Jan 2026
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Overland Shoes kicks off Bobcat Safety Footwear launch with experienced team

|Date: 05 Jan 2026

Overland Shoes kicks off Bobcat Safety Footwear launch with experienced team

Overland Shoes has appointed Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear, ...

Overland Shoes has appointed Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear, with further backing from a specialist sales force. ...

05 Jan 2026
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Be prepared

|Date: 05 Jan 2026

Editor’s Viewpoint: Be prepared

In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s January 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies looks back on a rather dismal 202 ...

In the Viewpoint column of PBM’s January 2026 issue, editor Paul Davies looks back on a rather dismal 2025 but reflects more positively on the broader direction of travel for the industry as we head i ...

05 Jan 2026
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