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The Month


An update on the month’s events.


News Extra


How to make refitting your premises more tax efficient.


Business Helpdesk Employee issues and help from the BMF’s specialist partners.


People


Movers, shakers and 10 minutes with...


BMJ Industry Awarstry Aw The 2019 Awards are launched. Enter now!


Mer chant Focus


Comment and Opinion


Supply in post-Brexit Britain? Ironmongery and The future of security


Security chant Focus


Travis Perkins are looking at mixed-use futures for cities.


Awards


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Landscaping


What to look out for in the landscaping sector


Sustainability Brett Martin takes the lead. Transport Lawsons’ logistical leap of fait th.


BMF Industry VoiceVoice News and views from the BMF


UK Construction Wee k Week


Birmingham next month. A sneek peek at what will be i


Product News The latest from suppliers. And Finally


News, the odd slot and the crossword.


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