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Which? Awards 2025 Home Entertainment Brand of the Year shortlist announced

09-04-2025 13:02 via ertonline.co.uk

Which? The UK’s consumer champion is pleased to share the shortlist for its prestigious annual Which? Awards. As the voice of UK consumers, the Which? Awards recognise brands who are championing consumers by consistently producing the best products, providing the best services and local businesses that are putting customers first. Like all Which? activities the […]

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Toolstation raises £3m for Macmillan Cancer Support

09-04-2025 12:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com

2025 marks the fifth year of support for Macmillan Cancer Support by Toolstation. The retailer has raised a total of £3 million for the charity and the funds raised will allow Macmillan to continue to provide vital support to those affected by cancer across the UK.
In practical terms, that £3 million figure could be used to hire 84 support workers for one year or pay 46 Macmillan Nurses for a whole year, helping to support people living with cancer and their families.
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How Trump’s tariffs could impact UK construction

09-04-2025 11:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com

President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 10% tariff on all UK imports of US goods, alongside higher tariffs on specific countries, is poised to significantly affect the UK construction sector.
As the US reimposes import duties on steel and aluminium, the UK construction industry could face disrupted supply chains and increased material costs, potentially leading to project delays, according to EPD, an aftermarket parts and components seller for construction, agricultural and indus

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Low traffic neighbourhoods bring new life to Britain’s high streets, says Bira

09-04-2025 10:30 via ertonline.co.uk

Independent retailers are experiencing a revival in areas where cars have been restricted, according to new evidence revealed in Bira’s latest “High Street Matters” podcast. The episode shows how low traffic neighbourhoods in London and Birmingham have transformed congested roads into bustling community spaces, with businesses reporting significant shifts in trade patterns. In “Beyond Cars […]

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Freedom wins £130m SSEN contract to upgrade electricity network

09-04-2025 10:00 via electricalcontractingnews.com

Freedom, part of NG Bailey, has been awarded a major contract worth around £130m by SSEN Distribution as part of its Large Capital Delivery Framework to upgrade the electricity network across the north of Scotland.
The contract will see Freedom carrying out projects across the Highlands and in Orkney, with work such as the renewal and reinforcement of SSEN’s network of wooden poles and overhead lines, upgrading and updating its substations and making improvements to the underground c

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