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Winning the battle in Britain’s energy debate

All the discussion surrounding the current energy crisis, and its impact on domestic fuel bills, is centred on the mass…

1 month ago

Young, skilled and overlooked

As the traditional university route loses its shine for a growing number of young people, the trades are emerging as…

5 months ago

Warm Homes Plan bets on electrification while fabric falters

The government’s Warm Homes Plan is an attempt to turn Britain’s long-running housing failure into a political asset. With energy…

6 months ago

Winning the race for market share

The UK’s fenestration industry entered 2025 with tempered expectations, and the year has not disappointed in its difficulty. Persistent economic…

8 months ago

A shift in mindset and market conditions

The atmosphere at the recent Glazing Summit was, at times, difficult to shake. In a room where the prevailing tone…

9 months ago

Home upgrades top post-summer spending priorities as fenestration sector eyes opportunity

As Britain returns to work following a summer break that increasingly mirrors continental habits, early signs point to a notable…

10 months ago

Window market faces two futures

As the UK window installation industry reaches the midpoint of 2025, a stark divide is emerging. While the higher end…

1 year ago

Labour pressures and policy shifts cloud optimism

For a few days in May, the UK’s glazing and fenestration industry convened at the NEC in Birmingham for the…

1 year ago

Fenestration’s confidence on full display at the 2025 FIT Show

The UK’s fenestration sector returned to the NEC in Birmingham with renewed energy and a strong sense of purpose for…

1 year ago

Facing contradictions with resilience and innovation

As 2025 gathers momentum, the fortunes of Britain’s fenestration sector offer a cautionary tale of an economy at odds with…

1 year ago