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Forbo carpet tiles helps create heavenly designs
Forbo’s range of Westbond carpet tiles have been installed as part of a refurbishment project at the St John, Newland Anglican Church in Kingston upon Hull, to create a floor design that is warm, welcoming and modern, but entirely sympathetic to the interior design of the listed building. “The principle…
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First-Time Buyers Rely On Parents
Two thirds of people aged between 20 and 45 who have got a mortgage since 2012 had financial help from their parents, research by Halifax has shown. The survey of over 9,000 people revealed that 60% of people in the same age group who currently rent expect financial help from…
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Self-Employment Up Despite Lower Earnings
The average self-employed worker earns 40% less than the average employee, according to a study by independent think tank Resolution Foundation. The research reveals that the average weekly wage for self-employed people has fallen 20% since 2007, compared with a 6% fall for employees over the same period. Despite falling…
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Record Optimism Among Small Manufacturers
Confidence among small manufacturers has reached its highest level since records began in 1988, according to the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest SME Trends Survey. The survey of 366 small and medium-sized manufacturers found that in Q1 2014, 46% of firms were optimistic about their situation and 10% said…
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Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Scheme Launches
A new apprenticeship scheme has been launched in Northern Ireland for the information, communications and technology (ICT) sector. The North West ICT Apprenticeship scheme will see local businesses in the north west recruit talented individuals to software development and IT infrastructure roles. Successful applicants will also take part in a…
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ISA Savings In Funds Almost Doubled
The amount of money saved in individual savings accounts (ISAs) through investment funds during 2013/14 was almost double the amount saved the year before, according to research by the Investment Management Association (IMA). Net savings placed into ISAs via funds reached £2.3 billion in the 2013/14 tax year, over £1…
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1.4 Million On Zero-Hours Contracts
Around 1.4 million people are employed on zero-hours contracts, an Office for National Statistics (ONS) study has suggested. This is a steep increase from recent ONS research which estimated that 583,000 people were employed on zero-hours contracts in Q4 2014. The ONS surveyed 5,000 businesses between January and February 2014…
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Retail Jobs Growth In Q1
The number of full-time jobs in the retail sector increased 1.8% in the first quarter of 2014, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The growth was driven by a 1.3% increase in the number of food retail stores over the period. Growth in full-time jobs is now outpacing part-time…
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BAL boost for Bootle YMCA
BAL has helped to give a face-lift to a thriving community hub on Merseyside. The YMCA in Bootle has long been the focal point for a wide range of local activities, from sports and social groups for all ages to the annual fireworks. Now, students from the nearby Hugh Baird…
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Mercedes-Benz New Actros floors the competition – Ball and Young
One of Europe’s leading flooring underlay manufacturers is running its first Euro VI truck, a 6×2 Mercedes-Benz New Actros 2545 tractor unit commissioned following a comprehensive trial involving products from two other manufacturers. The new arrival wears the livery of Corby-based Ball & Young, which is part of the Vita…
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Paris-Roubaix: Niki Terpstra Wins Cycling’s Biggest Monument Solo – Quick-Step
Three OPQS in the Top 10 Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team rider Niki Terpstra just won the biggest race of his career — the most prestigious monument of cycling — in commanding fashion. He won Paris-Roubaix solo on Sunday. With three OPQS riders in an 11 rider select group…
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RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing – Paths a way to community hospital
THE PROJECT A new community hospital was opened in Cockermouth in January 2014, this replaced the 100 year old building which had been hit by severe flooding in 2009 and GP services had to operate from temporary buildings. The new community hospital houses Castlegate and Derwent GP surgeries, a pharmacy,…
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Sika sets new trends in decorative flooring
Sika is helping UK architects and interior designers to achieve greater design freedom with the introduction of its seamless Decorative and Comfort Floor ranges. The result of 40 years’ flooring expertise, Sika’s high performance epoxy and polyurethane resin flooring systems push the boundaries in liquid applied vinyl to new levels,…
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Saving Not Important For 1 In 10
More than 1 in 10 UK adults do not see the value of saving money for the future, according to a survey by thinkmoney. The survey revealed that though the majority of people (88 per cent) see the benefits of putting money aside, 12 per cent of people do not…
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Unemployment Rate Falls To 6.9 Per Cent
The unemployment rate fell by 77,000 to 2.24 million between December 2013 and February 2014, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The official unemployment rate now stands at 6.9 per cent, the lowest since February 2009. Key employment data: 30.39 million people were in work between…
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‘On Your Level’ with Saint-Gobain Weber flooring systems
Saint-Gobain Weber have introduced a new product guide that details a full range of innovative flooring screeds for commercial, industrial, design and marine applications. These easy to use products have rapid drying attributes that allow easy access for other trades in the shortest possible time. Weber flooring products are the…
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Deliver a high performing entrance with style
Manufactured from flexible PVC and supplied in 10m long rolls, Plastic Extruders Ltd’s Frontrunner Entrance Flooring System offers attractive options and easy, quick and seamless installations for all your entrance needs. As style is an important factor when choosing your entrance flooring, the Frontrunner range offers 5 colour grids, together…
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Carpet Recycling UK Conference – resources for the circular economy
Resources for the circular economy is the theme for Carpet Recycling UK’s sixth Annual Conference which opens in Birmingham on June 24th with a thought-provoking programme reporting on new developments and innovations across all sectors of the carpet waste supply chain. A networking dinner on June 23rd will precede the…
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The Casino CAT
Crockford’s the exclusive Casino in London’s Mayfair have selected CAT brass stair nosings for their staircase. The club was established in 1828 by William Crockford with a vision to create a club of splendour and elegance. CAT solid brass stair nosings are regarded as the highest quality available and are…
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CAT stair nosings feature at the O2 Brixton Academy
Flooring contractors CAPS have installed CAT’s polished brass stair nosings in the world famous O2 Academy Brixton. Originally a cinema and theatre in 1929 until 1972 when it became a rock venue. In 1983 it was purchased for £1.00 and re-opened as the Brixton Academy and has been used by…
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Factory Direct Flooring welcome new BerryAlloc High Tech Laminate Collection
Factory Direct Flooring have teamed up with laminate flooring innovators BerryAlloc to become the UK’s ONLY supplier of their new High-Tech Laminate collection. It is with great pride that they can unveil their latest addition branded ‘The World’s Strongest Laminate Floor’. With laminate one of the most sought-after styles, the…
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Premier Surface Entrance Matting – No Matwell, No Problem
Premier Surface is the latest entrance matting innovation from COBA Flooring. It has been designed by COBA’s specialist flooring team as a heavy duty surface laid solution for entrances that do not have recessed matwells. It has a professional finish that looks equally as good as a high-end custom-made system…
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Nottinghamshire construction firm takes home two top awards
Staff at Robert Woodhead Limited are celebrating after taking home two accolades from the Committed to Construction in the East Midlands Awards. The ceremony, held on Friday at the Crowne Plaza in Nottingham, was attended by the region’s top construction firms, suppliers and partners. The Committed to Construction Awards are…
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Preptec a new name in surface preparation
Preptec are a new name in the supply of surface preparation related products and services. The company was launched in late 2013 and provide a variety of services to many sectors including the flooring, refurbishment and construction industries. Paul Mansfield Company Director commented: Whilst Preptec may be a new name…
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Boost your retail business by recycling carpet waste, says CRUK
Retailers can help their businesses and the environment by recycling their carpet waste responsibly. Carpet Recycling UK will again be promoting its sustainable services at the 2014 Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show on May 13th & 14th. Visitors to CRUK’s stand at the Solihull event can learn more about how…
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