Travis Perkins Hire has been recognised at the 2025 Hire Awards of Excellence, which was held recently at Grosvenor House, London. Organised by Hire Association Europe, the awards celebrated the achievements of the UK’s plant, tool, equipment, and event hire sector – recognising companies and individuals who demonstrate exceptional standards of safety, innovation, customer service…
Ian Rippin, CEO at MCS, comments on the latest MCS data: “The latest data from the MCS Data Dashboard shows that March was the best month of 2025 so far, totaling more than 31,000 certified installations – up 49 per cent from March 2024. “Heat pump uptake continues to rise, with 5,604 certified installations –…
New research has revealed that over 5.6 million businesses are now active in the UK, setting a new record! With this in mind, and to help entrepreneurs, business energy experts, Utility Bidder, have revealed the best places to start a business in the UK. As part of their research, they looked into the regions with…
Warehouse technology improving the mental health of 56 per cent of workers Barcode scan and despatch processes, automated reporting and PDA picking among the tech having the largest impact Intelligent routing aiding 40 per centof workers, rising to 60 per cent of those at entry level Paperless technology also important for the mental health of…
New data from Metapack reveals that UK and European retailers suffered an estimated £464 million in lost parcel revenue during the peak shopping season (September – December). While only 0.06 per cent of parcels were officially declared lost, this still amounts to approximately 3.72 million missing items over the four-month period. As well as 0.06…
1 in 5 (22 per cent) of hardware and DIY businesses offer same-day delivery, contributing to project delays. Independent businesses are less likely to offer fast delivery options, impacting their ability to meet urgent customer needs. ‘Painting & Decorating’ retailers offer the fastest delivery options, demonstrating the potential for rapid fulfilment. New research from Gophr,…
The latest ONS survey reveals that around 60 per cent of UK retail and manufacturing sector firms are concerned that the increasing cost of sourcing materials will impact their supply chains, while new trade barriers and rising transport fees are also a concern for many. However, the international delivery expert Parcelhero says surprisingly fewer transport…
News comes as four colleagues run London Marathon in latest fundraising effort for cancer charity 2025 marks the fifth year of support for Macmillan Cancer Support by Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies. The retailer has raised a total of £3 million for the charity and the funds…
Andrew Craig, an Account Manager at Travis Perkins Managed Services, undertook the physically and mentally demanding challenge in honor of his father, who is living with dementia. The expedition, which took place in February, saw him ski across frozen lakes and snow-covered terrain, battling against temperatures as low as -25°C with biting winds that tested…
Five years ago, the UK was in the grip of its first Covid lockdown. As all non-essential stores closed, home deliveries became vital services and delivery drivers were designated key workers. Parcelhero says the front door became the front line in the fight against Covid. ‘Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives’. Five years ago,…
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