Hope for in-home selling with new govt clarification
Trade bodies have this week received further clarification from the government confirming that in-home selling is permitted in England within limits.
The GGF has issued revised guidance for Home Improvement companies and sub-contractors operating in England during the...
ASA orders bi-fold manufacturer to remove ‘official’ Schüco and Cortizo claims
The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered a bi-fold door and window manufacturer to withdraw website statements claiming endorsement and official status with systems houses Schüco and Cortizo.
The ruling came after complaints that UK Bi-Fold...
£3m+ investment in toughening furnaces
Cornwall Group has made a one-in-a-generation investment in three new state-of-the-art Glaston Tempering Furnaces, representing more than £3m, with each going to different sites within the Group.
The first furnace will be installed at Forward...
FMB and HomeOwners Alliance team up with new anti-rogue trader initiative
A new online directory created ‘to protect consumers from rogue traders’ has been launched by the HomeOwners Alliance in partnership with the FMB.
With trade categories including conservatories, double-glazing, patio and bi-folds, the online service...
Omid Djalili named as G23 Awards host
G-Awards organisers have announced Omid Djalili is to host the G23 Awards dinner, on Friday 24 November.
Omid’s legendary stand-up performance is a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood films to television and...
Grenfell Final Report Released
This week has seen the long-awaited release of the final Grenfell Report, concluding seven years of extensive investigations into the 2017 tragedy at Grenfell Tower in which 72 people died. The landmark report represents...
Customade says farewell to a friend as David Leng ‘takes a well-earned break’
Customade Group has added to the news of the departure of David Leng, saying he ‘has decided he needs to take a well-earned break’ but remains a friend of the group and leaves the...
Taxman takes more in new insolvency rule
Today (Dec 1) sees the start of new insolvency rules putting the taxman higher up the pecking order in sharing out the remains of insolvent companies.
The change means that HMRC becomes a priority creditor...
Chancellor urged to cut VAT on RMI for growth and jobs
A five-year VAT cut on home improvement work from 20% to 5% would generate an economic stimulus worth £51 billion and create 345,000 new jobs, according to new research published this week by the Federation of...
Make retrofit priority, Berry urges Truss
Liz Truss must prioritise the need to retrofit existing homes to combat the growing energy crisis, the Federation of Master Builders said today (Sep 6) in response to her appointment as PM.
Chief executive Brian...
