Scott Parsons from Screwfix with Mike Taylor from BHF
Posted on 27 April 2023

Screwfix fits defibrillators in stores

Screwfix has partnered with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to fit defibrillators in all its stores across the UK and Ireland, becoming the first trade retailer to roll out defibrillators on this scale. 

Purdy Mentor of the Year 2022
Posted on 31 March 2023

Purdy Mentor of the Year 2023

The competition – which recognises those in the industry who are inspiring the next generation of professional decorators – has now opened for this year’s entries. The painting tools manufacturer’s 2023 competition launch follows huge success over the last two years.

Apprentices at Bell Decorating Group's Airdrie HQ
Posted on 21 March 2023

Bell Group wins at Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

The employer and member of the Scottish Decorators’ Federation is dedicated to providing opportunities to people from under-represented groups and has been recognised at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. The company won ‘Large Employer of the Year – Promoting Diversity’ at the ceremony on 8th March 2023.

Leila Jones, P&D Apprentice at LIVV Housing Group
Posted on 6 February 2023

First Female Apprentice at Livv

This week (6-12 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. With the current skills shortage and the challenge of encouraging more women into construction, Merseyside housing association, Livv Housing Group, is proud to have welcomed its first female painting and decorating apprentice.