A new organisation called Trades for Life has been put together in an attempt to help trainee plumbers, electricians, and renewable energy installers get their qualifications for jobs. Trades for Life was founded in a response to adult learners who begin…
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Trades for Life help tradespeople gain the right qualifications
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How To Make A Strong And Firm Statement With Black-Framed Windows And Doors
White frames seem to be really popular these days with both windows and doors, both for the indoors and the outdoors. But seems to me that white is not exactly the best color. Wouldn’t you say black is a much…
Over 55% of Homeowners Request cash-in-hand to avoid VAT
More than 55% of all homeowners have requested cash-in-hand building work to avoid paying VAT, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: “This research confirms what we already…
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Redeveloping existing NHS buildings could provide 77, 000 new homes in London
Redeveloping existing NHS buildings to include floors of apartments above the service buildings could provide 77, 000 new homes in London, Shard engineer WSP has suggested. A recent report by the London Health Commission found that £50m to £60m was…
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Green Deal Home Improvement Fund announce further incentives
Households carrying out energy efficiency improvements on their home can now get more money back to offset the cost of having the work done. From June, people in England and Wales will be able to get up to £7,600 back…
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