Tag: trade
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British Steel closure: trade body in plea for ‘swift resolution’
The main trade association representing the structural steel sector in the UK said “it is dearly hoped” that the government and the Chinese owner of British Steel will reach an agreement to invest in new electric arc furnaces and secure the future of the business. Last week, British Steel launched a consultation that could result…
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. U.S. trade policy is rapidly changing under President Donald Trump. After vowing to implement wide-sweeping duties on the campaign trail, Trump has signed multiple executive orders enacting higher levies and initiated multiple trade reviews over the last…
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Parents Support Trade Careers – Research and Careers in Trades Week
Backed by strong bipartisan support, career and technical education programs are flourishing, and careers are projected to experience faster-than-average job growth from 2023 to 2033. They also offer earning potential that exceeds the median wage across all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). It is, perhaps for these reasons, that 89%…
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World of Asphalt: How To Have A Better Trade Show
A year ago I was preparing for my first trip ever to World of Asphalt, and I was nervous and slightly overwhelmed by the prospect of all that it was going to entail. When it was all said and done, if I can be fully transparent, I felt like I could have done a better…
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CIOB welcomes Institute of Roofing members following trade body’s dissolution
CIOB CEO, Caroline Gumble, said: “We have the broadest membership base of any professional body in the built environment. Often referred to as the integrated team, our members represent the vast array of disciplines needed to create, manage, and conserve our built world. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Roofers are least trusted trade, according to new report
A new report has revealed that UK homeowners are losing an estimated £1.4 billion each year to rogue traders, with roofers topping the list as the least trustworthy trade. The findings have revealed that roofing has overtaken cowboy builders as the least trustworthy trade, with thousands of unqualified or dishonest roofers failing vetting checks. As…