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Quick-Step – Mr Philiep Caryn interviewed
Can you tell us more about the Quick-Step Academy in Manchester? We are committed to making the UK a benchmark, by which Quick-Step activities in other countries will follow. Through dedication and professionalism we will continue to recognise our responsibilities as the leading floorcoverings brand in the UK. The Quick-Step…
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Tessera Carpet Tiles taken by Forbo’s Back to the Floor scheme
Tessera carpet tile installation off-cuts can now be collected through Forbo’s Back to the Floor recycling scheme following significant investment in new processing equipment. This further widens the sustainable disposal options for flooring companies, enabling 100% of Tessera carpet trim to be reused in the UK. Virtually the whole flooring…
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SME population hits six year high
The number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK reached a six-year high of 2.16 million in 2013, according to the National Association for Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB). The data reveals that 86,435 SMEs have been created in the past two years, increasing the SME population by 4.2…
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Earnings rise slower than inflation
Average UK earnings have risen slower than the rate of inflation for the fifth year running, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Although average full-time earnings increased by 2.2 per cent in the year to April 2013, the rate of consumer prices inflation over the same period was…
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Scottish business rate rises capped at two per cent
Scottish business rates will increase by a below-inflation two per cent in 2014, the country’s Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced. Unveiling next year’s council spending plans to the Scottish Parliament, Mr Swinney said he was matching the two per cent cap for England and Wales announced by the Chancellor…
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RTI extension for micro employers
Micro employers will be given until April 2016 to adapt to the real time information (RTI) system for reporting PAYE payments, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced. Micro-employers – those with fewer than 10 employees – who need more time to adapt to RTI can continue reporting PAYE information…
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Production Up 3.2 Per Cent Year-On-Year
Total production output in the UK grew by 3.2 per cent between October 2012 and October 2013, the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The data shows that three of the four main production sectors – manufacturing, mining and quarrying and water supply, sewage and waste…
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Six Million Declined Credit Since 2010
Twelve per cent of adults in the UK have been turned down for credit in the last three years, research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Confused.com has found. The survey of more than 8,000 people found that 60 per cent had no idea what their credit score was and,…
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households planning chritamas cutback
Two thirds of consumers are planning to cut back on Christmas spending this year, according to new research by Which? Despite signs of economic recovery, UK households continue to struggle – 55 per cent say Christmas this year is financially tougher than the last. A quarter of those surveyed by…
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Pension costs deter business investment
Seven out of ten businesses say the cost of running a defined benefits (DB) pension scheme is stifling their investment intentions, according to a new survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Standard Life. The survey of 226 chief executives and Board members in companies with £362.2 billion…
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Sucess for first small business saturday!
Local retailers celebrated the UK’s first Small Business Saturday as shoppers descended on high streets for the first weekend of the festive season. An initiative pioneered in the US and promoted in the UK by the shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, small businesses offered flash sales and one-off discounts to…
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Get more awareness with Floorwise Aware
Offering retailers a unique opportunity to engage with their potential customer-base in a new positive fashion, Floorwise Aware underlay, in support of Breast Cancer Care, is already being heralded as one of the must-have products of 2014. Offering an underlay suitable for use throughout the home that features an instantly…
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Tiles pave the way with new Supercomforts from Leoline
The newly revamped Supercomforts range from Leoline brings together a portfolio of tile designs focusing exclusively on the resplendent looks of stone, with a wide variety of natural shades alongside superior underfoot comfort for warm, quiet flooring. The Supercomforts collection now boasts updated decors as well as striking new styles,…
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Ted Todd launch £10,000 Facebook competition
Ted Todd team up with Fluid Creativity to launch £10,000 Facebook competition Ted Todd, the UK’s leading hardwood flooring supplier, has appointed Fluid Creativity to oversee their social media marketing efforts – including the launch and ongoing management of a competition to win £10,000 of high quality hardwood flooring. The…
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RugBuddy solves the cold feet problem
The problem with conventional central heating is that the heat source is usually on the wall, often some distance from where you spend your time in the room, and likely to cause convection currents. Which means cold draughts at floor level and the warmest air near the ceiling. Underfloor heating…
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Recofloor vinyl flooring recycling scheme wins international Gold Award
Recofloor, the UK’s national vinyl flooring recycling scheme, has won a Gold Award in the international Green Apple Environment Awards. The annual awards, organised by The Green Organisation, celebrate Britain’s greenest companies, councils and communities. Founded in 2009 by UK flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, the scheme competed against more…
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BACK TO BASICS – with Osmo
The backbone of installing a fantastic flooring surface is ensuring the basics are done correctly. Steve Grimwood, Managing Director of Osmo UK offers his advice… We have held a number of training sessions at Osmo recently and it has given me the chance to talk to flooring contractors in more…
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Itec Contract Floors launches brand new-look website
Itec Contract Floors’ brand new website www.itecfloors.co.uk, will showcase a fresh and modern look, with a clear layout packed with information and updated functionality which now includes content rich media. A completely revamped design has made the new comprehensive Itec website easy to navigate. Quick links are now offered from…
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New arrivals from Lano Carpets set to dazzle at Domotex
With plenty of exciting developments and brand new product arrivals to showcase at Domotex 2014, the Lano Carpets stand is sure to be a hive of activity during the Hannover show. As recently signed distributors of Mohawk International to the Western European market, the Lano Carpets stand will have a…
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The oddly luxurious trend from Antron® Carpet fibre
Presented in the 2013/14 Colour Trend Forecast, the Eccentric Icons palette reveals a hybrid colour trend encapsulating past, present and future as identified by the collaboration between INVISTA Antron® carpet fibre and Global Colour Research. The trend carves a luxurious aesthetic with fresh appeal that feels comfortably familiar, having cherry…
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Economic Review, December 2013
Economic Review, December 2013 Part of Economic Review, December 2013 Release Released: 04 December 2013 Download PDF Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Key points Second estimate of GDP Broader economic indicators Household income and productivity Christmas in the average household Reference Tables Background notes Abstract This note draws together key economic stories…
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New Ireland trade initiative launched
A new trade initiative has been launched by the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and the Bank of Ireland UK. ‘Connecting for Growth’ aims to increase business ties between more than 250 companies from Northern and the Republic of Ireland. The Connecting for Growth programme is open to businesses interested…
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UK Flooring Direct delivers urban style and value with City
The success of City Solid Wood Flooring from UK Flooring Direct has rocketed in recent months, due to the hit combination of stylish looks from premium quality solid wood planks, offering fantastic value at an affordable price point. Perfect for adding an exclusive look to interiors, the City Solid Wood…
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A little thank you with big rewards from Crown Floors
By completing the simple registration page at www.crownfloorsloyaltyclub.co.uk, members can immediately start earning points on every cut length of Crown Floors carpet sold and gain rapid access to their personal points account online, browsing the range of hundreds of fantastic free rewards available from the Crown Floors Loyalty Club scheme.…
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Itec brings a smart look at St Clare’s Primary School
Pupils at St Clare’s Catholic Primary School are enjoying a smart and bright new look in the entrance corridors and craft areas of their school classrooms, which have been restored with the warm colour and decorative grain detail of Marseille 752 flooring from the Itec Concept Wood PUR luxury vinyl…
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