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Mad March Million: A Million Steps, 26 Days, and a Sector That Showed Up
Mad March Million inspired industry teams, logging one million steps and boosting wellbeing, connection, and daily movement across the sector.
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Join The Rainy Day Trusts First Campaign of 2026: Mad March Million Before It's Too Late!
Mad March Million encourages housewares teams to do 10 extra daily activity minutes in March, promoting wellbeing, fun, and team spirit.
BHETA advises suppliers to plan for continued volatility amid global tensions
BHETA is advising members across the home improvement, garden, housewares and small electrical sectors to strengthen resilience planning in response to the ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the USA and Israel.
BHETA calls for urgent Government action to support UK ceramics industry
BHETA has called for urgent Government intervention to support the UK ceramics industry, warning that escalating energy costs and recent sector developments are placing significant pressure on one of Britain’s most important manufacturing categories.
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Housewares100 Returns: You Decide the Best of 2026
Housewares Magazine relaunches Housewares100 for 2026, inviting brand entries, industry voting, and consumers to select impactful housewares products nationwide.
Final Reminder: Knife Sales Licensing Consultation Closes Tuesday 24 February
BHETA urges all businesses involved in the manufacture, import, distribution, or sale of knives and other bladed articles to respond to the Government’s proposed knife sales licensing regime.
Rainy Day Trust: here to help your people and add value to your business
Rainy Day Trust highlights its people-first support for the home improvement sector, with CEO Anna Skeats connecting with businesses and championing wellbeing through Mad March Million.
Rainy Day Trust Launches New 2026 Workplace Wellbeing Initiatives
Rainy Day Trust introduces Workplace Ambassadors and a 2026 wellbeing challenge to help businesses prevent staff crises and build stronger, healthier workplace support systems.
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