BMF urges new PM to prioritise housing delivery
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister and called on the new Government to make housing delivery an immediate priority.
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BMF urges new PM to prioritise housing delivery
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister and called on the new Government to make housing delivery an immediate priority.
Supplier price increases hit merchants hard, report
The latest update of the MRA Building Market Reports (MRA Reports) on the general builders’ merchant market, shows that merchants’ single biggest problem in Q2 2026 was supplier price rises.
New research shows 98% of UK distributors deal with late payments
A new independent report commissioned by Klipboard has revealed that late payments have become almost universal across the wholesale and distribution sector, with 98% of businesses reporting overdue customer payments.
Lawsons reports resilient results for second half of 2025
Lawsons Group has reported a resilient performance for the six-month period ended 31 December 2025, following a change in ownership structure designed to preserve the business for future generations and the decision to change its year end.
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