The Independent Builders Merchant Group, South East (IBMG SE) was presented with a bespoke commemorative trowel in recognition of reaching a significant fundraising milestone for Teenage Cancer Trust. IBMG South East was gifted the commemorative builder’s tool, engraved with thanks, in acknowledgement of its incredible £300,000 lifetime donation to the charity. The partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust starting…
Busy Brits would pay between £10-£20 more per charge to slash waiting times when powering their electric vehicles, according to a recent survey from charge point manufacturer GARO. The company asked a straw poll of 500 EV owners in the UK about their attitudes to EV charging, discovering that 90 per cent would happily pay…
Grant & Stone is delighted to announce that its annual charity golf day raised an impressive £4,775 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event, which took place at Huntswood Golf Club in Slough, saw 125 customers, staff, and suppliers take part in an 18-hole four-ball golf tournament. In addition to the main tournament, a variety of…
Oakdene Hollins, a boutique sustainability and circular economy consultancy with over 30 years of history, is inviting companies to stress test their levels of sustainability through its simple Circular Economy checklist. Concerned about the potential to fall into a greenwashing trap, the company’s checklist is a comprehensive insight into the multilayered approach needed to implement…
In the wake of the Autumn Statement, Paul Holland, Managing Director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Corpay, including the UK brand Allstar, reflects on the implications for the nation’s fleet operators. He said: “We were expecting that there would be little relief for UK businesses from the Autumn Statement, yet the fuel duty rates have been…
If 2022’s mini-Budget created chaos for British businesses by introducing uncosted tax cuts, the same can’t be said for today’s announcements. A £40bn tax rise means spending has been clearly costed but the ultimate cost to UK businesses remains to be seen, says the UK delivery expert Parcelhero. Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget for a ‘decade…
Toolstation is inviting children and their parents to submit their designs for its Christmas toolbox and the chance to win a £100 Toolstation voucher and toys. The entries will be judged by Toolstation’s panel of experts including their branding and marketing experts. The panel will announce their winner next Wednesday 30th October. The competition is…
Werner, a leading manufacturer of access solutions, is making it easier than ever before for UK multi-trade professionals to access its wide range of ladder solutions with the launch of a new product brochure, which collates Werner’s complete offering to the sector in one place, for the very first time. Multi-trade professionals require versatility, safety,…
The Eco Experts’ 2024 National Home Energy Survey has revealed that saving money on energy bills is the most popular reason for adopting low carbon technology in the UK. UK low carbon tech adoption is rising The UK population is making more green tech purchases, with solar panel purchases having risen by 13 percentage points…
The number of EV vans has more than doubled in the last two years, but they still only make up 7 per cent of all newly registered fleet vehicles Vansdirect shares four reasons why businesses can benefit significantly from making the switch to EV The latest data from the Department for Transport shows a 111…