Trade news

Battle of the Biscuits

Rated People recently set out to ask tradespeople from across the nation some very important questions about biscuits, brews, and all things break-time…

Coronavirus safety tips for tradespeople

Last updated: 4th August 2021 For FAQ’s about coronavirus and using Rated People, head to our FAQs . For information on government support for trade…

Coronavirus: How to stay safe on a construction site

Last updated: 21st December 2020 Also see our: Advice on working safely in someone’s home FAQs about coronavirus and using Rated People Information on…

Green Homes Grant: How to get your trades business ready to benefit

57% of UK homeowners want to be more eco-friendly, according to The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021 . Right now, homeowners are booking in…

Green Homes Grant: How to get your trades business ready to benefit

57% of UK homeowners want to be more eco-friendly, according to The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021 . Right now, homeowners are booking in…

Help to Grow scheme from the government

In the Budget presented on 3rd March 2021, the government announced that up to 130,000 small-to-medium sized businesses will get free training, advice and…

Cut costs with sustainable building materials

At first glance, using sustainable materials might seem more costly than the traditional concrete, steel, and timber we’ve been using for decades. Sometimes…

Inclusive Job Titles In The Trades Industry

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…

New jobs for tradespeople as government announces Help to Build scheme

Help to Build scheme is planned to provide jobs for small building companies. 30-40,000 new homes are set to be built through the scheme. On 24th April 2021,…

Programme for Government: Wales' 5 year plan explained

A new 5-year Welsh government plan aims to create a “stronger, greener, fairer” Wales. Support for the Welsh building industry highlighted as a priority from…

Promoting Diversity In The Trades Industry

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…

TV advert from Rated People 2021

At Rated People, we know that your reputation is everything when it comes to getting new work. That’s why we’ve likened the performance of tradespeople like…

Green Homes Grant scheme: Guide for tradespeople

Last updated: 14th April 2021 The Green Homes Grant was part of the green measures initiative announced by the government on 8th July 2020. The scheme provided…

Demand for tradespeople from homeowners in 2021

For the past couple of years, we’ve spoken to thousands of UK homeowners, analysed over 500,000 jobs posted on Rated People and studied Google search data and…

Trades Premier League Quiz 2020

Hot on the heels of the Trades Premier League , where we found out our tradespeople’s top Premier League teams, and lots more, here’s the Premier League Quiz –…

Tool Theft on the Rise – How Tradespeople Can Protect Their Livelihoods

A Growing Problem for Tradespeople For tradespeople across the UK, tools are more than just equipment – they are essential to earning a living. Without them,…

Trades Premier League 2020

It’s been a long three months since we last felt the highs and lows that come with being a footie supporter. But as of 17th June, the Premier League is back!…