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Travis Perkins announces fast-track management programme (opens the original)
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The Travis Perkins Fast Track Management Programme will see 12 new recruits begin a two–year training programme, with the aim of them occupying a management position within a branch in the future. Successful candidates will undertake Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeship qualifications as part of their training, with three learners operating in each of Travis Perkins' four geographical regions. The programme should provide comprehensive development opportunities, with the learners given the chance to wor
Industry leaders to champion women at BMF Conference (opens the original)
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One of the panel discussions at the BMF Members' Conference will be dedicated to Women Leading in Building Materials. The panel will explore how businesses can create more inclusive workplaces and how male colleagues can play an important role as allies in supporting and developing talent. Jen Cassidy also brings insight from her role as Chair of the Construction Inclusion Coalition (CIC), a cross-industry movement working to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the building materials
Lawsons purchases two electric trucks (opens the original)
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The investment makes Lawsons the first builders merchant in the UK to fully purchase DAF electric trucks, marking a significant milestone for both the business and the wider merchant sector. The arrival of the two electric trucks will follow that of seven Ford E-Transit dropside trucks that will operate across the Greater London area as Lawsons continues to expand the use of electric vehicles throughout its fleet. The new DAF XD Electric trucks were developed through a collaboration between Laws
Travis Perkins reports revenue down but profits up in H1 (opens the original)
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Despite subdued market conditions, Travis Perkins held profits steady in the first half of the year, generated strong cash flow and returned to a net cash position, with early signs of improvement in its General Merchant business and continued momentum at Toolstation UK. Revenue for the six months to H1 2026 declined by 1.8% to £2.26 billion, compared with £2.30 billion in the prior year. The reduction is ascribed to lower market volumes and the impact of the previous year's disposal of Staircra
Flooded locals call for Welsh Breedon quarry to be closed (opens the original)
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Residents report hearing a loud blast coming from the direction of Taff's Well quarry last week before seeing "huge amounts of water" rushing down the hillside. Located approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) north of Cardiff city, the quarry has been in operation since the 1920s. Breedon took over the operation in 2020 from previous owners Cemex UK. There a history of conflict with the local community over the quarry's impact on its surroundings. In 1987, the then owners, Steetley, planned to expand the
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