Annie Button is a freelance writer who has written for various online and print publications, specialising in lifestyle, business, branding and career development. www.anniebutton.co.uk Hiring apprentices is common practice for many electrical companies but others may feel that hiring someone who is fully qualified and experienced is the better route to take. Each business owner…
MKM Redruth has officially opened its doors. The local builders’ merchant is looking forward to providing the trade and public with the best service offering the county has ever experienced. To kick-off celebrations and officially open the branch, MKM invited Johnny Cowling, the legendary local Pirate FM DJ, along with representatives from Redruth Rugby Club,…
As part of a partnership with Barnardo’s charity, WernerCo, the leading manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, provided children and families from across London with a day out on a Thames riverboat cruise. As part of their pledge to invest in young people, WernerCo hosted a charity event whereby 125 children and adults, who use…
We are currently in the second heat wave of summer 2022, with temperatures rising once again well into the upper 30s in many parts of the country. In response to increased consumer demand to keep cool during July’s record temperatures, leading air conditioning (ac) course provider, Logic4training, saw a massive spike in interest in related…
Southampton Women’s Football Club are pleased to announce that a new sponsorship agreement has been signed with Prysmian Group. Prysmian Group are the world leader in energy and telecom cable systems with 4 manufacturing sites in the UK and a strong heritage in the local Southampton community where Prysmian Group have manufactured cable for over…
With solar panels set to become a mandatory requirement on all new buildings under EU plans, businesses must now increase prominence on switching to a clean and green energy source to power their operations. With lack of clarity and understanding around the vital processes to successfully adopting solar photovoltaic (PV) , sustainability expert, Bureau Veritas…
Speculation that the energy Price Cap will soar to over £3,300 by October and further to £4,200 in January 2023 has called into question whether subsidising heat pump installations is the best use of taxpayer’s cash. According to the latest figures for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, 2,000 heat pump installations were given a subsidy of…
As part of its Secure Communities Scheme, leading security specialist, Burg-Wächter UK, has pledged to support the Rainy Day Trust – the only charity specifically supporting the home improvement industry – to supply security equipment to independent trades people who fall victim to tool theft in its joint campaign with Toolstation. Tool theft rise Bryan…
Housebuilders completed 40,289 new homes in the second quarter of 2022 – a 16 per cent year-on-year increase, according to the National House Building Council, NHBC, figures. Private sector completions saw a 23 per cent year-on-year at 29,963 but affordable and rental sector completions stayed flat at 10,326. NHBC chief executive Steve Wood said: “Our latest figures…
MKM’s Sheffield North branch has further strengthened its community links with the announcement of a new sponsorship deal with Sheffield FC, the oldest recognised active football club in the world. Kicking off for the 22/23 season, the deal sees branding from the UK’s leading independent builder’s merchant featured throughout Sheffield FC’s stadium via its matchday…