Flooring support for Cut VAT Campaign

15/02/2012 - The Cut the VAT Campaign aims to cut VAT from 20% to 5% on all home repairs, maintenance and improvement work.  It is believed that the VAT cut could help to boost the economy whilst creating new jobs, filling empty properties and protecting consumers and legitimate companies. The Cut the VAT Campaign has ultimately grown in support, with senior politicians, celebrities, organisations and individuals backing the campaign. Source Wood Floors, a leading supplier of wood flooring in the UK, is one of a number of companies backing the Cut the VAT campaign. They believe it is important that the Government makes the necessary changes to encourage growth in the industry, which can ultimately help to stabilise the UK economy. A spokesperson for Source Wood Floors commented: “The Government is forever talking about supporting businesses in general and the construction industry in particular during these difficult times. Cutting VAT to 5% on home repair and improvement work would be a massive help and tangible proof that they intend to do more than simply talk.” For more information on Source Wood Floors, visit their website at www.sourcewoodfloors.co.uk or telephone 01379 652613.Click here for full story

Irish flooring industry faces difficulties

14/02/2012 -

The Irish flooring industry was one of the hardest hit sectors in the run up to the Christmas period with constantly low sales figures causing a difficult time for businesses.



Despite a boost for the economy as the festive season approached the Irish retail sales were still down during the last three months of 2011.



Flooring was singled out along with jewellery as the industries which suffered the most from a decline in sales figures.

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New HMRC crackdown on tradesmen

14/02/2012 - This will build on campaigns aimed at plumbers and electricians, and will include several hundred thousand tradespeople in construction and building work such as roofing, window fitting, bricklaying, carpentry and joinery.Click here for full story

Stuarts Ind. Flooring in administration

14/02/2012 - While administrators from Mark Orton and Andy McGill from KPMG are looking to wind down the business of Stuarts Industrial Flooring Limited, its assets could prove attractive to similar businesses. Stuarts had been the country’s largest in-situ concrete flooring specialist and had been trading since 1840.Click here for full story

The Flooring Show 2012 will once again bring the flooring industry together in Harrogate for the only dedicated event in the UK calendar. Building on the success of the 2011 show, which was attended by some 3,500 participants, and with new features as well as the superb networking ambience that Harrogate is renowned for, this is truly a must-attend event.

Exhibition space is selling rapidly, with key players already confirmed. Call the team now or complete the response form to book your space or sponsorship.  

Ten reasons why you can't miss this show!  

1. The UK’s only dedicated flooring event - several times larger than any competitor show

2. Held at the Harrogate International Centre, the UK’s premier networking venue

3. The 2012 show will be bigger and better than ever, celebrating 50 years of flooring exhibitions in Harrogate

4. Improved, comprehensive visitor promotion campaign to build on the growth in visitor numbers achieved in 2011

5. New for 2012 - tailor-made sponsorship packages available to maximise your company's exposure

6. Sunday to Tuesday opening encourages attendance from independent retailers

7. Enhanced programme of free-to-attend demonstrations and seminars to drive visitor traffic

8. High quality networking events to bring you closer to your customers

9. Fantastic value exhibiting prices with no hidden extras

10. Improved event website offering you additional pre-show exposure

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