More than half of UK firms plan to hire new staff

Mad March Million inspired industry teams, logging one million steps and boosting wellbeing, connection, and daily movement across the sector.

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 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.

Housewares Magazine relaunches Housewares100 for 2026, inviting brand entries, industry voting, and consumers to select impactful housewares products nationwide.

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 highlights its people-first support for the home improvement sector, with CEO Anna Skeats connecting with businesses and championing wellbeing through Mad March Million.