AUDIO NEWS: Mental health report highlights increase in stress, and Charlie Mullins plots political comeback
Posted: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
The number of tradespeople experiencing work-related stress on a weekly basis has leapt by nearly 30% in the last year — that is according to IronmongeryDirect. The Mental Health in the Trades report, released this week also highlighted that the stigma around mental health continued. Worryingly, 56% of respondents revealed that they didn’t talk to anyone about their mental health, while a little under half said they were concerned how others would perceive them if they opened up. Despite the greater level of discussion around the issue, 22% of tradespeople claimed they were unsure how to access mental health support services. --- Charlie Mullins, the UK’s richest plumber, is considering a return from tax exile in Spain, so he can enter local politics. The former owner of Pimlico Plumbers claims he has been inspired by Reform’s recent local election success. 72-year-old Mullins told the Daily Mail he’d consider returning to the UK to run for London-based a council seat or even in a by-election. --- A painter and decorator, whose van was broken into and set on fire has picked up a donation of new equipment. Leon Dominion’s business went up in smoke when thieves stole £4,000 worth of tools and set his van on fire in late February. Crown Decorating Centre in Watford along with Purdy and Hamilton combined to donate equipment. To help Leon Dominion get back on his feet visit his Just Giving Page, here. --- To listen to the construction news please click below.
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