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Motoring expert shares van safety tips for tradespeople

During hot weather the industry professionals advise van drivers to use thermal toolboxes, park in the shade, use sunshades and air out the van where possible

Posted by Jochebed Menon at Monday, 11 August 2025
‘Timely Research’ to gauge building safety progress

The research is being carried out in partnership with the construction analysts Barbour ABI

Posted by Jochebed Menon at Friday, 8 August 2025
Circular economy is key to avoiding 3015% landfill tax rise: NFB

The Government’s Landfill Tax consultation aims to abolish the lower Landfill Tax rate of £4.05 and replace it with the standard rate of £126.15

Posted by Jochebed Menon at Friday, 8 August 2025
Five-year slump in construction activity is a wakeup call, says FMB

The Federation of Master Builders says the steepest fall in construction activity is a serious wake-up call that government announcements on construction have yet to be delivered

Posted by Jochebed Menon at Thursday, 7 August 2025

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