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Posh Flooring launch New responsive website – Updated
Update: This post has been removed following information received regarding Posh Flooring – Flooring Republic – Anbo and associated companies.
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PM Hints At Inheritance Tax Change
The inheritance tax (IHT) threshold should be raised above its current £325,000 limit for individuals, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. Speaking at a meeting in East Sussex, the Prime Minister suggested that IHT should “only really be paid by the rich.” Although the IHT threshold usually rises in line…
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Domotex – Asia/ChinaFloor opens tomorrow!
DOMOTEX Asia/CHINAFLOOR opens on March 25th to present the latest developments in flooring. More than 1.200 international and Chinese top and emerging exhibitors from about 35 countries will be exhibiting all types of floor covering solutions and launching the latest products to the market in the 140.000sqm gross space reserved…
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Easter savings to be hunted out at the Quick-Step Academy
Savvy floor fitters and aspiring Master Installers will be hopping straight over to the Quick-Step Academy to take advantage of first class training opportunities at discounted prices when booked before Easter 2014. Courses from the Quick-Step Academy prepare trainees for real life practical work with in-depth knowledge, guidance and help…
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Bring about positive change with floorwise aware
“Feedback to the floorwise aware initiative has been exceptionally positive,” says Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise. “Retailers that have taken the time to find out more about the campaign have found that it offers many excellent incentives.” floorwise aware is built around a charitable donation to Breast Cancer Care for…
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Striking the perfect balance at AeroTurbine
INVISTA’s Antron® carpet fibre featuring in Balance modular carpet from Quadrant Carpets, has equipped the offices of AeroTurbine with a carpet that is practical, hardwearing and that will keep looking good for longer. Specified by Nathan Watson, project designer, Morgan Lovell, Balance has been installed across 500m2 of Farnborough office…
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‘Moor’ stripes with a StainSafe® twist
StainSafe® Moorland Twist & Stripes from Balta Broadloom makes getting that coordinated look in the home simple. Made from 100% bleach cleanable StainSafe® yarn, the new collection coordinates four carefully considered stripe colourways with a range of 12 plain shades to make the most of the trend that is proving…
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Big volumes fast with UK Flooring Direct
For installers looking for large volumes of wood, laminate, LVT and cork flooring on short notice, then UK Flooring Direct is the go to option, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With a centrally based warehouse with huge capacity, the leading online supplier is capable of providing installers…
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Lano Flooring Solutions score an ace in tartan at the Renaissance Club
Belgian carpet manufacturer Lano Flooring Solutions has supplied the prestigious Renaissance Club in Scotland with over 2900m2 of bespoke carpet, fitted throughout the interior of the newly built, world-class golf clubhouse, as well as throughout the luxury apartments offering on-site accommodation. As one the finest sports facilities in Scotland, the…
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Recofloor Awards 2014 celebrate members’ achievements
Recofloor members celebrated their considerable vinyl flooring recycling achievements at the scheme’s third annual 2014 Awards event in March. Flooring companies, contractors and distributors, who have collected nearly 1,700 tonnes of vinyl flooring since the UK take-back scheme’s inception in 2009, received their trophies and certificates from guest host and…
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Tough in any Climate – Jaymart Matting
Jaymart, who are renowned for their safety credentials, ever evolving product range and breadth of product experience, have recently added to their vast specialist flooring and matting portfolio. Jaymart’s tough and versatile Remp ZERO synthetic rubber flooring range boasts high performance characteristics. Just one of the products in the range…
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Creating better BIM enviroments with Forbo
With 75% of British Architects predicting BIM will become an integral part of how they write future specifications*, and with BIM usage being Government mandate on all projects from 2016, to meet growing market demand Forbo Flooring Systems has launched a comprehensive range of BIM (Building Information Modelling) components, created…
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The Build Show 2015 supports cut the VAT campaign
As a new report shows that cutting VAT on housing renovation and repair could deliver a staggering £15 billion boost to the UK’s economy, the Build Show is proud to join the Cut the VAT Campaign. The independent report conducted by Experian demonstrates that reducing VAT on these measures to…
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Everyone’s going to the Build Show!
With no dedicated trade show geared towards their needs, builders and contractors have been left out in the cold until now – as landmark new exhibition the Build Show bursts onto the industry calendar. Brought to market by the organisers of the award winning FIT Show (Fabricator Installer Trade Show),…
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Forbo’s Alluring Luxury Vinyl Tile Offering
v, to offer collections that are even more authentic and which reflect current trends. Forbo Flooring Systems has responded to this with a cutting edge collection that captures the very essence of LVT design. The ALLURA brand represents best quality on all levels, with European manufacturing advances opening up a…
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Stop Rips with ‘Rip-Stop’ Work Trousers From Snickers!
Snickers Work Trousers are ‘tops’ for professional tradesmen and women. Snickers’ new 3-Series ‘Rip-Stop’ Work Trousers do exactly what they say! The advanced material design delivers top class functionality and non-rip durability combined with outstanding comfort wherever you’re working on site. Made from hard-wearing ‘Rip-Stop’ fabric and available with or…
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Confidence In Economic Recovery Continues
The latest Household Finance Index (HFI) reached a near record-high in March 2014, signalling sustained optimism about the economic recovery, according to research firm Markit. The HFI measures financial morale in the UK economy and anticipates changing patterns in consumer behaviour. The survey recorded a balance of 41.9 in March,…
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Budget 2014: Responses
Chancellor George Osborne delivered his 2014 Budget statement on 19 March 2014. Here is a round-up of reaction from industry bodies. Federation Of Small Businesses (FSB) John Allan, national chairman of the FSB, praised the Chancellor’s measures to assist the manufacturing sector but expressed doubts about the decision to introduce…
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Budget 2014: Personal Finances
Described as a “Budget for the makers, the doers, and the savers,” Chancellor George Osborne’s fifth budget delivered a range of measures encouraged to help personal finances. Here’s our summary of the key announcements. Duties: The fuel duty rise planned for September 2014 will not take place Bingo duty will…
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Budget 2014: Measures For Businesses
The Chancellor George Osborne delivered his fifth Budget statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday 19 March. Here’s a summary of Budget 2014 measures that affect businesses. Exports: the reach and support that UK Trade and Investment offers to businesses will be expanded Housing: £0.5bn of finance to support…
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Budget 2014: Other Announcements
The Chancellor George Osborne has now commended his Budget 2014 statement to the House of Commons. Here, we list some of the highlights from his speech. Air travel: from 2015, all long haul flights will carry the same, lower, band B tax rate and the tax charge on private jets…
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Budget 2014: Business Expectations
Ahead of the Chancellor’s 2014 Budget statement this afternoon, here’s a summary of measures and policies that the UK’s leading business groups are calling for: Federation of Small Businesses: focus on enterprise and encouraging small business growth maintain reform in banking and energy markets pro-enterprise policies to encourage job creation…
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Help To Buy Extended By Four Years
The Government has extended its Help to Buy equity loan scheme by four years, the Chancellor George Osborne has announced. The scheme has helped 25,000 households buy or reserve a new-build home. It was due to end in 2016 but has now been extended until 2020. An extra £6 billion…
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UK-Bristol: Flooring tender
United Kingdom-Bristol: Flooring tender Official EU reference: 83203-2014 Procurer reference: MEDGS/00240 Published on: 12/03/2014 Deadline date: 07/04/2014 Name of the buying organisation: MEDICAL AND GENERAL SUPPLIES (M&GS), JSC/LCS Summary of the contract The supply of floor covering and associated services. Floor coverings. Floor-tiling work. Floor laying and covering work. Laying…
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Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, January 2014
Released: 14 March 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key Points Key Figures Summary Longer Term Perspective Value of UK Trade in Goods Trade in Goods – EU Analysis Trade in Goods – Non-EU Analysis Trade in Goods – One Month Geographical Analysis Trade in Goods – Three Monthly Geographical Analysis Volume of…
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