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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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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.
Electrical fire prompts safety warnings »
By Charles Murphy
A factory fire in North Wales has prompted reminders about the need for firms to employ qualified electricians to carry out safety checks.
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.
Green investment will create trades jobs »
By Susie Cho
Government investment in green technology could open up thousands of new jobs for plumbers, electricians and other qualified tradesmen, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
New Manchester building firm launched »
By Susie Cho
A government-backed scheme has helped a Merseyside-based building contractor to open a new office in Greater Manchester, providing more jobs for qualified tradespeople.
Charity issues electrical safety guide »
A new guide from the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) gives advice to landlords as part of its campaign to improve safety in rented accommodation.
Cash-back scheme could see more eco-upgrades installed »
Qualified tradespeople such as plumbers and electricians may soon be asked to install energy-efficiency measures in people's homes after the government planned a consultation on a new cash-back scheme.
