Category: Trade news
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Tool Theft on the Rise – How Tradespeople Can Protect Their Livelihoods
Tool theft is rising across the UK, leaving tradespeople out of pocket and unable to work. Discover the best ways to secure your tools, protect your van, and get the right insurance to safeguard your livelihood.
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Rated People launch new campaign: “If you’ve got the skills, we’ve got the jobs”
6 September 2022 Rated People works to improve diversity in the trades industry Facing one of the worst workforce shortages in history, Britain needs all the talent it can get right now – from builders to plumbers and carpenters to bathroom fitters. But the trades industry is far from inclusive – it still uses outdated…
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Campaigning for more inclusive language in the trade industry, starting in school career advice
6 September 2022 We, at Rated People, are highlighting the need for greater diversity, inclusion and equity in the trades industry, and want to make it easier for more people, regardless of gender, ethnicity or sexuality to get into the industry and thrive. In the context of the worst workforce shortages in history, Britain needs…
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How using sustainable materials can help you cut back on costs
At first glance, using sustainable materials might seem more costly than the traditional concrete, steel, and timber we’ve been using for decades. Sometimes the greener options may be more expensive but investing in them can save you money long term. Not to mention the good it does the environment too. What are sustainable materials? Sustainable…
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Biscuits and brews: the results are in!
Rated People recently set out to ask tradespeople from across the nation some very important questions about biscuits, brews, and all things break-time related. You – along with our brave biscuit competitors – turned up for the occasion, the results came in quick, and it was instantly clear just how many hot drink and biscuit…
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Weekly roundup: Rated People’s UK trade industry news digest What’s going on in the trades industry? From hilarious pranks to newsworthy updates, there’s never a dull moment. ???? It can be hard to keep up with the latest so we’ve put together your weekly dose of the good, the bad and the funny. ???? Grab…
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???? Talk of the trade ????
Weekly roundup: Rated People’s UK trade industry news digest What’s going on in the trades industry? From hilarious pranks to newsworthy updates, there’s never a dull moment. ???? It can be hard to keep up with the latest so we’ve put together your weekly dose of the good, the bad and the funny. ???? Grab…
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???? Talk of the trade ????
Weekly roundup: Rated People’s UK trade industry news digest What’s going on in the trades industry? From hilarious pranks to newsworthy updates, there’s never a dull moment. ???? It can be hard to keep up with the latest so we’ve put together your weekly dose of the good, the bad and the funny. ???? Grab…
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???? Talk of the trade ????
Weekly roundup: Rated People’s UK trade industry news digest What’s going on in the trades industry? From hilarious pranks to newsworthy updates, there’s never a dull moment. ???? It can be hard to keep up with the latest so we’ve put together your weekly dose of the good, the bad and the funny. ???? Grab…