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CMA launches investigation into online sales trading practices of eight UK companies, including Wayfair, Marks Electrical and Appliances Direct.

‍BHETA is advising its members who supply bladed items as well as retailers and the sector in general about potential changes under the Crime and Policing Bill 2024–25, which includes proposed new reporting requirements for online bulk knife sales.

BHETA’s CEO, Will Jones has again written to the Secretary of State for Business & Trade to urge more help for the UK ceramic and tableware industry.

‍BHETA has upped its lobbying campaign on addressing the negative impact of low-value parcel imports by writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, calling for urgent action to tackle the growing imbalance between UK producers and overseas sellers created by the current treatment of low-value parcel imports.

Nordlux, a global lighting company founded in Denmark in 1977, joins BHETA, offering stylish, durable, tech-driven lighting across 50 countries with three brands and 5,000 dealers.

RugDoctor, a leading carpet cleaning brand since 1972, joins BHETA, offering machines and consumables through hire, retail, and online, serving both domestic and professional users.

Carlyle becomes The Very Group’s controlling shareholder, ending the Barclay family’s 20-year involvement. The deal boosts capital strength and supports the company’s long-term growth strategy.

The company specialises in providing logistics services for exhibitions and events on an international basis and can offer worldwide support to suppliers, and their stand builders as well as to conference and exhibition organisers.