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Keeping you up-to-date with news from the Association, the painting and decorating sector and the wider construction industry:

Employment law update 

COVID-19 guidance in England updated The guidance on COVID-19 testing and self-isolation changed on 24 February. Individuals are no longer required to:  self-isolate if they test positive for COVID-19;  take daily tests when testing positive for COVID-19; and  self-isolate after contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.  Since 17 March, employers with fewer […]

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The Johnstone’s Decorating Centre Bonanza Sale is now on!

The Johnstone’s Decorating Centre Bonanza Sale is back, with amazing deals across a range of essential decorating products.   Running from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 March, the sale is a firm favourite for painters and decorators, who have the chance to bag an unmissable bargain on top brands.   Customers can take advantage of the special […]

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Get the perfect match, with Valspar Trade

Valspar Trade is excited to announce the launch of its exclusive Perfect Match community, designed to provide those in the trade with the support they need to offer their customers the best possible service, when it comes to choosing the colours for their next project. Valspar Trade not only has the largest colour offering, with […]

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Response to UK labour market overview

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently published its latest labour market figures, which estimates employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK. There is a continuing recovery in the labour market, with a quarterly increase in the employment rate and a decrease in the unemployment rate. However, economic inactivity has increased […]

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