The UK’s export of goods to the USA plummeted by a record £2bn in April, as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs bit. Monday’s US-UK trade deal couldn’t come soon enough, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero. However, it warns the deal will do little to help Britain’s many SME businesses relying on US exports. The international…
Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has launched a refreshed brand and will go live with a new advertising campaign next week, led by a high-impact television advert and supported by a refreshed media and creative strategy. The evolved brand, created by Re Design, part of M+C Saatchi Consulting, went live last month, and…
Palletline Logistics through its wholly owned subsidiary S&S Distribution Ltd., is proudly celebrating two successful years of providing international freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. From its facility in Tonbridge, Kent the business handles all aspects of UK customs formalities and manages the international movement of freight through its network of partners in Asia, Europe,…
One in four construction supply businesses are not adequately equipped to meet the demands of today’s online-first customer base, according to research. Despite growing pressure to modernise, a report has revealed that more than a quarter of UK construction suppliers and builders’ merchants are struggling to keep pace with digital change, creating a stark divide…
Hispec Electrical Products Ltd has become the 100th manufacturer to sign up to the EDATA data pool to share their product information with wholesalers. Since the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) launched the data pool in 2020 it has grown rapidly, attracting many of the leading brands in the UK’s electrotechnical sector. Now with over 297,000…
Each year, key stakeholders from across the emergency lighting supply chain gather to discuss upcoming changes affecting the sector. This year, The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA), is delighted to announce that its keynote speaker headlining its 2025 programme will be Simon Weston CBE. Simon is a British Army veteran renowned for his charity work…
Apprentice electrician Dan O’Shea has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion. Dan, aged 20, from Longford, Ireland is currently completing Phase 2 of his electrical apprenticeship with F White electrical, located in Ballymahon, and takes home an impressive prize bundle of tools,…
The Government may just have forged a new deal with the EU but the US is also proving a surprisingly resilient market. The UK’s exports to the USA rose by £100m in March, just before President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were revealed. The international delivery expert Parcelhero says that, while UK exporters were rushing to…
On Sunday, 11th May 2025, a dedicated group of industry experts, podcast hosts, and mental health advocates embarked on a powerful journey during the early hours to raise awareness for mental health in the construction industry. “The Climb from Darkness” involved a challenging ascent of Mount Snowdon through the darkness to reach the summit at…
Local tradespeople turned out in force today for a community-led event in Brighton organised by Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Katy Bourne and Checkatrade, aimed at fighting back against the rising threat of tool theft. Held at Wickes in Hove, the event saw 500 free SelectaDNA tool marking kits, each valued at over £60,…