B&Q TradePoint, the leading home improvement retailer’s trade brand, is announcing today the launch of a new standalone TradePoint concept with the opening of the first store in Barking in March 2026. This innovative new store concept is dedicated exclusively to trade professionals, offering a personal 1-2-1 service, great availability, competitive prices, and speedy pick-up…
Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland will impact small UK businesses disproportionately, warns the international delivery expert Parcelhero. It says the consequences of Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on UK exports if Britain continues to oppose his Greenland takeover plan will be extremely serious for SME exporters. US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an…
In response to new research exposing the ongoing gender PPE gap across UK workplaces, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, has stressed that its vital that inclusive, well-fitting protective equipment is treated as a core safety responsibility – not a design trend or an afterthought. According to a new study from GMB Union1…
To mark their 90th anniversary year, Contactum welcomed Alex Mayer MP to its Dunstable headquarters where they shared their ambitious plans to become completely plastic free in 2026. The local MP was invited by Contactum’s CEO Daniel Hewson to cut a celebratory cake, officially launching the company’s anniversary year. During the visit the MP learned…
First of 25 planned megawatt-scale charging hubs goes live, underpinned by British-designed Voltempo HyperCharger technology, supporting Kuehne+Nagel’s electric fleet The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium has reached a major milestone with the official opening of the first megawatt-scale electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging site, using Voltempo’s HyperCharger technology at East Midlands Gateway to support Kuehne+Nagel’s UK road operations. Formally opened on 15 January with Chris McDonald, Minister for Industry in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero…
Rexel UK is set to significantly boost support for local business and tradespeople in the North West of Northern Ireland with the opening of its branch in Derry on 26 January, 2026. This strategic new location joins Rexel’s existing network of Northern Ireland branches in Belfast, Coleraine and Cliftonville, representing Rexel’s commitment to supporting the local community with an extensive product range, innovative energy solutions, and exceptional services. The new…
The UK’s EDATA data pool has become one of only five European data pools with a live external link from within the heart of ETIM International’s online Classification Management Tool (CMT) – a link which is designed to help manufacturers adopt the ETIM standard for their products. Whilst EDATA is the “new kid on the…
NVC Lighting has launched its new 2026 catalogue, featuring new products alongside a wide array of high-performance and cost-effective LED commercial lighting solutions for a range of applications and sectors. The new catalogue includes a selection of products new for 2026, including the upgraded STERLING PRO. Using the latest back-lit technology, STERLING PRO combines high…
The five-year partnership with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) has helped 500 young people gain valuable trade skills, 70 per cent of whom have earned a City & Guilds qualification Toolstation has announced the completion of a new community renovation project in partnership with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), helping transform and refurbish the clubhouse…
The Government has announced grants of up to £120,000 for electric lorries, available until March 2026, alongside its consultation on phasing out sales of new non-zero emission HGVs by 2040. ChargeUK, the voice of the EV charging industry, published its roadmap on unlocking HGV electrification in December. Responding to the Government’s announcement today, Jarrod Birch,…