More than half of UK firms plan to hire new staff

A month after Mad March Million ended, its impact remains clear: over 2 million steps, stronger connections, improved wellbeing, and vital funds raised across the sector.

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.

Mad March Million encourages housewares teams to do 10 extra daily activity minutes in March, promoting wellbeing, fun, and team spirit.

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.