Band of Builders (BoB) has unveiled ambitious plans to complete a record-breaking 12 projects in 2022 for fellow tradespeople and their families facing hardship. The registered charity – which completes practical projects to help members of the UK construction industry who are battling illness or injury – is set to double the amount of projects…
There has been a big change in shoppers’ attitudes to same-day deliveries. In 2020, just 33 per cent of shoppers looked for same-day deliveries; this year it’s 56 per cent, reveals the home delivery expert ParcelHero. Can retailers afford to deliver on rising customer expectations? There has been a big change in the way shoppers…
The new MKM Bolton facility signals a return of an independently run builders merchant to the Bolton area Impressive civils offering alongside timber, plumbing and heating, as well as a stunning kitchen and bathroom showroom Bolton Wanderers in the Community Charity helped open the branch, while announcing a year-long partnership with MKM Bolton Bolton has…
Dogs on the Street (DOTS) – the charity that supports homeless people with dogs across the UK – has received additional support this New Year thanks to a donation from Knightsbridge. DOTS is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting dog owners in the homeless community. Homelessness can be a lonely, alienating experience for those it…
The myenergi zappi, Britain’s best-selling eco-smart EV charging device, has been crowned ‘best wallbox home electric car charger’ in the Auto Express Driver Power survey. Based on real-world driver feedback, the initiative aims to celebrate the market’s best technologies and most exciting new models. Respondents were impressed with zappi’s ease of use and recharging speed,…
Lighting manufacturer plans year of celebrations Leading lighting designer and manufacturer Ansell Lighting celebrates its 30th birthday in 2022 and has a year of events, launches and fundraising planned to mark the occasion. Established in Belfast in 1992 before expanding into mainland UK in 2001, Ansell Lighting is a recognised market leader in the design…
The UK’s new Brexit negotiator, Liz Truss, repeated the UK’s willingness to trigger the Article 16 nuclear option, even as further EU trade regulations bit on 1 January. ParcelHero warns unilateral action by the UK could result in a delayed hard Brexit and ruin chances for a US trade deal. New UK-EU trade regulations were…
The UK’s fastest growing electrical wholesalers is opening its 98th UK store in Lewisham £180,000 has been invested into the site, which has a 5,500 sq ft floor with an additional mezzanine floor The branch will supply goods to tradespeople and DIYers in the SE postcode YESSS Electrical is opening its 98th store in Lewisham,…
Leading electrical safety expert, Bureau Veritas, has cautiously welcomed new world-leading regulations for all new homes and buildings in England to have electric vehicle charging points installed as standard – stating that the move will help to drive uptake in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in England, although isn’t the whole solution to the challenge we…
All new buildings must reduce their greenhouse gases by nearly a third under new building regulations which will come into force in June. Under the rules, carbon emissions from new build homes must be 30 per cent lower than current standards and other new buildings such as offices and shops must be 27 per cent…