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…
Having returned to Farnborough last month, Screwfix LIVE has cemented its position as one of the industry’s favourite events after a record-breaking 2024 show! Bigger and better than ever, this year’s Screwfix LIVE welcomed more than 26,000 visitors over the three-days – beating previous attendance numbers – with an increase of 40% on last year’s…
Ceremony recognises achievements of partners in the distributor community Fundraising in support of the Electrical Industries Charity raises over £4,000 at the event Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the winners of its first Distributor Awards in the UK. The awards are designed to highlight the…
B&Q TradePoint launch new app that allows customers to make the most of their savings The launch focuses on B&Q’s loyal customer base by rewarding tradespeople who repeatedly shop with TradePoint. B&Q trade brand TradePoint has announced the launch of its new app to support how its tradespeople and customers shop with them. The new…
Selco Builders Warehouse has continued its sustainability journey by expanding its solar panel coverage and increasing its number of electric vehicles and alternative fuel options within its transport fleet. The leading builders merchant now has high-performance solar panels installed in six branches, producing a carbon saving of more than 85,000 kgs – the equivalent of…
Electricity bills for small industrial consumers1 including large retail and leisure units, as well as small manufacturers, are set to rise to around £200,000 more than pre-crisis levels in 2026. Data from Cornwall Insight’s Business Energy Cost Forecast, reveals that small industrial businesses are predicted to be paying £550,000 annually (£238 per MWh) for electricity…