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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.

The Home Improvement Report Retail Worldwide 2025 and Home Improvement Retailers Worldwide 2025 are now available to purchase through BHETA.

BHETA urges the Government to act, supporting the Ceramics UK Recovery Plan to address rising costs, protect jobs, preserve heritage, and secure Britain’s ceramics and tableware sector.