Photograph of a can of paint being poured into a roller tray
Posted on 17 August 2026

New Valspar Ready Mix range

Leading UK paint brand Valspar Paint has unveiled its first Ready Mix range, bringing its colour expertise to an exciting new ‘pick-up-and-go’ format designed to complement its industry-leading paint mixing…

Photograph of Google/Scewfix collaboration
Posted on 20 July 2026

Google and Screwfix spread the AI word

The companies have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind partnership to help the nation’s trades use AI tools to grow their businesses The collaboration will empower the country’s builders, plumbers, and…

A photograph of a delivery driver handing over a bag of supplies to a contractor.
Posted on 22 June 2026

TradeKart partners with Band of Builders

TradeKart expands commitment to UK tradespeople with Band of Builders partnership TradeKart has become a Strategic Partner of Band of Builders, one of the construction industry’s leading charities, reinforcing its…

Photograph of garden fence painted using Chartwell green.
Posted on 19 June 2026

Green is the colour

HMG Paints has identified Chartwell Green as one of the defining exterior paint colour trends shaping garden renovation projects in 2026. As public interest for heritage-inspired outdoor living spaces continues…

Women promoting the #notjustforboys campaign for Belfast City Council.
Posted on 12 June 2026

Not just for boys

Belfast City Council has become the first local authority in Northern Ireland to sign up as a champion for the #NotJustForBoys initiative. This campaign is an initiative led by Women’s…