JTL, the leading work-based learning provider in England and Wales, has announced the winners of its 2022 Employer Recognition Awards. The awards process, which takes place annually, recognises employers who have shown remarkable levels of support and commitment toward their JTL apprentices. With six award winners this year, it has taken a considerable level of…
Screwfix, the omnichannel retailer, has opened its 800th store today (Wednesday 13 July) in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, UK. Earlier this year Screwfix announced its store target of 80 new stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, creating more than 800 new jobs by the end of January 2023. This latest opening marks a significant…
The UK’s biggest electricity distributor is opening the way for local residents to join the energy ‘flexibility’ market to help cut the costs of running their electric vehicles (EVs). New ways of smart charging have been successfully tested by UK Power Networks to deliver greener energy at a lower cost for customers who charge their…
One of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, Toolstation, and On The Tools have joined forces for a series of podcasts created to support tradespeople’s mental health. Entitled Mental Health Under Construction, the bi-weekly six part show is hosted by mental health specialist and member of We Are Hummingbird, Ryan Ridgeway….
Annual van thefts are predicted to double in the next decade to over 20,000 Londoners are victim to the highest number of stolen vans annually Mercedes Sprinter 313 CDI set to be the most stolen model during 2022 Comparethemarket.com has predicted future levels of van theft could double to 20,000 in the next decade after…
Travis Perkins, which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, has opened the doors to its newly relocated branch in Worksop today, with the help of Charter Mayor of Worksop Neil Sanders, and the Commercial Director of Worksop FC, Andy Parnell, Manager Craig Parry…
Leading insurer of UK SMEs announces panel to decide recipient of £25,000 grant to help start or grow a small business Panel includes The Apprentice 2022 winner, Harpreet Kaur and leading British investor and former star of TV’s Dragons’ Den, Piers Linney Almost 8,000 SMEs have entered the competition so far Applicants have until 17th …
Fergus, the job management software designed to help tradespeople regain the time they would normally lose to business admin, is encouraging the trade to prioritise keeping on top of their finances. “With a cost of living crisis and rising energy, fuel and material costs, it is so important that business finances are prioritised,” says James…
A week-long series of events delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation will be officially opened on Monday 8 August 2022 by Patrick Harvie as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights will be the keynote speaker at the…
A small community centre in Birmingham has been able to expand the services it offers – thanks to the generosity of a local builders merchant. The Brandwood Community Centre received a donation of building materials from Selco Builders Warehouse’s Solihull branch on Ashbourne Way to help develop its outdoor meeting room. The award-winning centre on…