New manual published today to support flexible apprenticeships in construction

A new manual, co-authored by Industry and Government, has today been published to set out how flexibilities in apprenticeships can be used and delivered in construction ā€“ to meet the needs of employers and apprentices. Apprenticeships have been on a transformational journey since 2012, with reforms such as the introduction of employer led standards leading […]

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Q1Ā® provides delicate touch with the launch of ā€˜Sensitiveā€™ masking tape

Premium masking tape brand launches ā€˜Sensitiveā€™ masking tape designed for extremely delicate indoor surfaces Q1Ā®, the creators of premium masking solutions for the painting and decorating trade has added an all-new masking tape to its range, providing the perfect option for those working on sensitive and ultra-delicate surfaces. The 3590 Q1Ā® Sensitive Surface Masking Tape […]

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PPG employees raise more than Ā£115,000 for Prostate Cancer UK

PPG has announced that it made an employee-raised donation of more than Ā£115,000 to Prostate Cancer UK to help fund research into better diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and to provide support for affected men and their families.Ā Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United Kingdom. PPGā€™s UK employees, including those […]

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Crown gives one lucky customer the VIP treatment

Crown Paints has awarded one lucky contractor customer one million points as part of the paint manufacturersā€™ recent VIP Rewards competition. Patrick Laffan, contracts director at Sean Doyle Painting Contractors Limited, was the lucky winner having been selected at random after the competition closed. He received one million points to spend on his choice of […]

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