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Government needs to encourage homebuilding »
By Brian de Selby
The government needs to encourage more homebuilding to prevent another house price boom in the future, it has been claimed.
Insulate your home , owners urged »
Handymen and tradesmen could find a boost in insulation installation work following a recommendation by the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).
Tradesmen to help traders in Ludlow Market »
By Charles Murphy
Qualified tradesmen in Ludlow will be giving the town's market a major makeover by the end of the year after the town council placed an order to build new stalls by the winter.
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Insulation improves a home without breaking the bank »
By Brian de Selby
Homeowners trying to make savings on their energy bills should consider hiring a qualified tradesman to install loft insulation, according to the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).
Plumbers rock it out for charity »
By Brian de Selby
A band of rock 'n' roll plumbers from South London have signed a deal to record a CD in aid of charity.
Tradesmen lucky in love , survey finds »
By Susie Cho
Qualified plumbers, electricians and other tradesmen are becoming luckier in love than their high-flying city counterparts, according to a recent survey.
Those made redundant may wish to retrain »
By Brian de Selby
People over 50 who are unemployed may wish to consider setting up their own business, such as re-training to strike out as a self-employed plumber or electrician, according to one organisation.
Tradesmen to the rescue at local playgroup »
By Susie Cho
A playgroup in Bicester that was facing closure has been rescued after a tradesman, a qualified plumber and others stepped in to help.
Training can fill the CV gap »
By Brian de Selby
People looking for work should try their best to fill any gaps on their CVs, perhaps by training as a plumber or electrician, according to the Careers Advice Service.
Plumber protests against Warm Front scheme »
By Brian de Selby
A qualified plumber in Southport has launched a petition to Number 10 in protest at the government's Warm Front scheme.
Technology is no substitute for a good business mind »
By Charles Murphy
Qualified plumbers who may be a dab hand with pipework but less so with a Blackberry or iPhone have been told not to worry if they feel they're getting left behind in the digital age.
