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Retirement Options Advice Reforms
Pension providers will have to do more to help retirees turn their pension savings into a retirement income, under reforms announced by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The pensions industry will introduce a minimum standard for customers to ensure that people understand their options at retirement and have the…
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Forbo’s Back to the Floor announces lower bag threshold
Forbo’s Back to the Floor recycling scheme has lowered its collection threshold from two bulk bags to just one bag giving greater flexibility on collections of installation off-cuts of its flooring products. The new threshold of one bag – around 70m² of Forbo flooring off-cuts is needed to fill it…
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Viva le Vita
The striking new Vita flooring collection from Granorte combines the unique patterns and textures of wood flooring with the acoustic, thermal and comfort benefits of cork flooring. Featuring a high-definition reproduction of beautiful wood decors atop a high-density cork surface and protected by a high performance PUR coating, Vita delivers…
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All the strength and beauty of wood with Ultimate Timber
Capturing the timeless style of wood, the new Ultimate Timber collection from Avenue presents the elegant look and character of wood flooring along with premium performance and underfoot comfort qualities of high end cushioned flooring. Based on the most popular wood designs, the new Ultimate Timber collection has been updated…
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New man for retail and hospitality at Itec Contract Floors
Joining Itec Contract Floors as area sales manager for the Central & South West region, Ashley Sinclair will also be responsible for hospitality and retail projects right across the UK. “I’m delighted to be joining Itec Contract Floors, becoming a part of this dynamic and progressive flooring company,” says Ashley…
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Stand proud with Crown Floors
In its familiar striking royal blue, the brand new Crown Floors lectern is the perfect addition to the shopfloor of flooring retailers right across the country. With perfect proportions that achieve the fine balance between maximising shop space and allowing the carpet range to shine, the new Crown Floors lectern…
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Making lawns easy with Lano Landscaping
With Easy Lawn artificial grass from Lano Landscaping, domestic and commercial environments can benefit from the look of grass without the maintenance headaches. Perfect for adding a touch of green to small urban spaces or outside leisure and commercial premises, Easy Lawn requires no maintenance and creates no mess; forever…
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Don’t fade away with Louis de Poortere.
Fading World rugs from the Vintage collection by Louis de Poortere will keep retailers at the forefront of interior style. Capturing the trend for worn-looks, Fading World takes inspiration from Damask and Persian designs worn by the ravages of time to create a vintage look with all the benefits of…
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Close encounters of the flooring kind
Holland-based multimedia and advertising agency, Alientrick has moved in to a brand new purpose-built office entirely finished with PU self-leveling floors from Arturo. Some 900m2 of Arturo PU2030 resin flooring in a range of finishes provide the agency with a unique contemporary aesthetic. Welcoming staff and guests to Alientrick, the…
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Winning carpet by Wilton at Cheltenham Racecourse
Two beautiful bespoke carpets by Wilton Carpets Commercial have conjured an equestrian-inspired backdrop at the prestigious hospitality interiors of Cheltenham Racecourse, against which the drama and excitement of the races play out as well as major events including weddings, conferences and banquets. As a world recognised racing venue, Cheltenham Racecourse…
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Flexibility of organic design with new Vorwerk “PARTS”
Building on the success of RE/COVER Green, the first organic resilient flooring made from natural and renewable raw materials, Vorwerk introduce follow up collection “PARTS”: ecological flooring in a plank format for ultimately flexible design solutions. In the quest to produce quality yet ecologically friendly products by way of environmentally…
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One in five without savings
Nine million people, or one in five UK adults, had no savings in 2013, a YouGov survey for Scottish Widows has revealed. The survey of 5,000 people found that 67 per cent of UK adults had savings last year, the lowest level since 2011. A further 15 per cent said…
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A master installation for House Beautiful at the Ideal Home Show
Quick-Step Master Installer, Martin Sands of Kileys Carpets, Eastbourne, has been called in to help House Beautiful magazine put the finishing touches to its Multi-Generation Home, a major exhibit at this year’s Ideal Home Show. Quick-Step laminate flooring has been used throughout the showcase of modern interior design and so…
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Gradus Launches New Corporate Video
Flooring and accessories specialist Gradus has launched a new corporate video designed to provide existing and potential customers with an overview of its products and services. The video, which will be particularly useful for international customers, enables viewers to gain a greater understanding of the company’s offer, delivering an insight…
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MPs Call For Business Rates Reform
The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has concluded that the current business rates system is “not fit for purpose” and urged the Government to address its “fundamental flaws”. A report by the committee of MPs calls for a “wholesale review” of business rates to investigate whether retail taxes should be…
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Forbo flooring restores heritage at the William Morris Gallery
An original William Morris design has been recreated in Marmoleum, for the Discovery Lounge of the William Morris Gallery, in Walthamstow, which won the Fly Forbo 2013/2013 competition. The design was cut using Aquajet, Forbo Flooring System’s advanced water cutting technology, to re-create the intricate design, which dates back to…
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FN Neuhofer Holz in Vegas
For the first time, FN Neuhofer Holz presented its range of picture frames at the West Coast Art & Frame Expo in Las Vegas / USA. FN Neuhofer Holz from Zell am Moos / Austria – One of the leading companies in the area of accessories for floors, walls and…
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Part-Time Childcare More Expensive Than Average Mortgage
Part-time childcare costs for a family of two children are 4.7 per cent higher than the average UK mortgage bill, according to research by the Family and Childcare Trust. The annual childcare costs report shows that the cost for one child in part-time nursery care and one in an after…
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Statistical bulletin: Index of Services, December 2013
Released: 26 February 2014 – Download PDF Contents Index of Services December 2013 Key information Economic background GDP Impact and Components Component analysis Background notes Statistical contacts Index of Services December 2013 The Index of Services increased by 3.2% in December 2013 compared with December 2012. All of the four main components…
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Home Ownership Continues Decline
Home ownership in England has fallen to a 26-year low, according to new Government figures. The latest figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) found that 14.3 million people (65 per cent) were homeowners, the lowest level since 1988. The English Housing Survey also found that private…
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Scottish House Loans Highest Since 2008
The number of loans for house purchase in Scotland increased by 24 per cent in Q4 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). The increase puts lending for house purchase at its highest level since mid-2008. The figures show that: The…
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Above-Inflation Minimum Wage Rise Proposed
A three per cent rise in the national minimum wage (NMW) has been recommended by the Low Pay Commission (LPC). If the Government accepts the proposal, the NMW for adults will increase from £6.31 to £6.50 on 1 October 2014. It would be the first increase in real terms since…
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Business Bank To Support Peer-To-Peer Lending
The British Business Bank will invest £40 million to support peer-to-peer lending to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). The investment in the peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle will start on 1 March 2014 and is predicted to support around £450 million of lending over the next 18 months. Under the agreement,…
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Statistical bulletin: Retail Sales, January 2014
Part of Retail Sales, January 2014 Release Released: 21 February 2014 Download PDF Contents Key Points Additional Information Key Figures At a Glance Distribution Analysis Sector Summary Internet Sales Background notes Statistical contacts Key Points Year-on- year estimates of the quantity bought in the retail industry showed strong growth for the…
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Statistical bulletin: Consumer Price Inflation, January 2014
Part of Consumer Price Inflation, January 2014 Release Released: 18 February 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points A brief description of Consumer Price Inflation Consumer Prices Index (CPI) Consumer Prices Index (CPI): What are the main movements? CPIH Retail Prices Index (RPI) and RPIJ Guide to Data Background notes Statistical contacts…
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