A Birmingham primary school is embracing the great outdoors by encouraging its pupils to grow their own fruit and vegetables – with the help of a leading builders merchant. Kingsland Primary School, based in Kingstanding, has created its own garden area for the children to enjoy all the benefits of being self-sufficient. The development of…
Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest-growing suppliers of tools and building supplies, has joined forces with Northampton Saints, Travis Perkins and social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) for its latest project, helping transform the Northampton Old Scouts RFC clubhouse with changing room refurbishment and ground maintenance. Predominantly used as a training and playing facility for Northampton…
UK electrical manufacturers are riding high on a wave of newfound confidence, as figures reveal a dramatic uplift in sales revenue and purchasing. Small and mid-sized firms saw their average sales jump by 71 per cent in the third quarter of this year, while the number of purchase orders (POs) placed with suppliers was also…
Customers of Andersen EV, the UK’s designer home EV charging brand, have just completed their two-millionth charging session since the company was acquired two years ago, coinciding with the UK registering its two-millionth plug-in vehicle*. The charging milestone signals continued growth for Andersen, with the brand seeing a significant boost in sales following the launch…
AWEBB is delighted to announce the launch of the latest instalments of its exclusive LEAD Management Development Programme (MDP). The MDP, powered by industry leaders Aico, has been tailored to inform, educate and empower members and kicks off in December 2024, with the final programme set for February 2025. The AWEBB MDP is unique within…
Black Friday may be one of the best times of year to bag a bargain, but for the warehouse workers fulfilling orders it’s a time of increased stress according to a new study from StoreFeeder. The leading warehouse management software company surveyed 500 warehouse workers across the UK, finding that 45% of those working in…
Environmental experts have urged the Government to make solar panels mandatory for all new homes under new building regulations due next year, as YouGov polling published today reveals overwhelming public support for the measures. The Future Homes Standard, which is due to be legislated next year, will require developers to reduce carbon emissions from new…
The ETIM UK Ltd Board of Management has a new Chair with Nico van der Merwe, CEO UK and Ireland at Signify, taking over the role following the retirement of Rexel UK’s CEO, Edgar Aponte. A new face on the Board is Glyn Prestwood, Managing Director of Stearn Electric Co Ltd. Glyn is also on…
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has announced the results of a pilot programme it delivered to address the environmental impact of empty trucks on roads across the country. The initiative trialled a new solution to decarbonise the transport-logistics sector, demonstrating a potential to cut CO2e emissions by 15-30%. UK logistics play a critical…
The home delivery expert Parcelhero says most courier and mail services across the UK are delivering as normal, even in snowy areas. However, there are a number of localised exceptions. What can customers do if their delivery or collection is delayed? Much of the UK, including Scotland, Wales, the north and midlands, has experienced the…