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BIFIS announces innovative schools engagement programme

Following the publication of its manifesto in spring 2026, and in co-ordination with the Government’s announcement this week regarding the re-introd...
industry news

Fri 31st Jul 2026

BIFIS CEO responds to Prime Minister's skills shift announcement

Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS), has strongly welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Mini...
industry news

Tue 28th Jul 2026

Simon Acres Group hails industry’s ‘appetite for collaboration’ following second KBB Futures roundtable

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider, Simon Acres Group, says practical initiatives to address key industry issues are st...
industry news

Wed 22nd Jul 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Defining the pathways to a stronger bathroom sector

As the fitted interiors sector moves closer to defining what competence looks like, Daphne Doody-Green explores why clearer career pathways are essent...
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Fri 17th Jul 2026

Simon Acres: Our KBB Futures events are about collaborating to drive change

With the next KBB Futures roundtable set to take place at InstallerSHOW this month, Simon Acres tells us about his ambition to help create an indust...
insight features

Fri 19th Jun 2026

BIFIS and CIPHE grow strategic partnership to raise industry standards

The British Institute of Fitted Interior Specialists (BIFIS) and the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) have announced...
industry news

Mon 15th Jun 2026

Hiatt Hardware Group acquires Lakes Bathrooms in multimillion-pound deal

Birmingham-based distributor and supplier of premium hardware and ironmongery products Hiatt Hardware Group has announced it has completed the acquisi...
bathrooms news

Thu 21st May 2026

Howdens launches new Kitchens Sales Designer apprentice programme targeting major UK cities

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has launched a new, enhanced group programme for Kitchen Sales Designers across major UK cities including Leeds, Newcas...
kitchens news

Thu 14th May 2026

BIFIS sets out ambitions for the future with launch of new manifesto

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the publication of its manifesto, entitled 'Vision 2030', which it says is...
industry news

Wed 6th May 2026

Record-breaking March for BIFIS as it welcomes 7 new retail partners

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has revealed it welcomes 7 new retailers to its growing network of partners – along with registe...
industry news

Thu 23rd Apr 2026

Simon Acres Group and Bathroom Association to collaborate on initiatives

Specialist recruitment consultancy and online training provider, Simon Acres Group is to collaborate with the Bathroom Association to support the wide...
bathrooms news

Thu 2nd Apr 2026

BIFIS welcomes Government announcement on apprenticeships

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide additional support for small and med...
industry news

Tue 24th Mar 2026

PJH celebrates double CIPD apprenticeship success

KBB distributor PJH is celebrating the achievements of 2 colleagues from its Learning & Development team, Lauren Fergus and Justyna Prasek, who have e...
new hire people

Tue 24th Mar 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Building the next generation – why we must back talent now

With skilled trades under pressure and too many people eyeing the exit, the bathroom sector has a choice: complain about the gap, or build a pipelin...
insight features

Tue 24th Feb 2026

Lakes highlights the importance of growing industry talent with apprenticeships

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from 9th - 15th February 2026, shower enclosure manufacturer Lakes is shining a spotlight o...
bathrooms news

Thu 12th Feb 2026

Simon Taylor becomes a freeman of the Furniture Maker's Livery Company

Simon Taylor, MD of Simon Taylor Furniture, was formally admitted as a freeman at The Furniture Makers’ Company at an admission ceremony at Furniture...
kitchens news

Mon 5th Jan 2026

BIFIS reacts to a 'disappointing' Autumn Budget

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has reacted to the Chancellor’s announcement of the Autumn Budget, saying that while it...
industry news

Fri 28th Nov 2025

British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists officially launches

The organisation formerly known as the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has officially become The British Instit...
industry news

Wed 1st Oct 2025

BiKBBI announces the launch of a new online training portal

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that on 1st October, it will officially launch its new online...
industry news

Wed 27th Aug 2025

Howdens aims to empower and support traders with new Business Builder initiative

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has launched its Business Builder initiative to help bridge the skills gap and to empower sole traders. Recent surveys...
industry news

Fri 18th Jul 2025

Lakes promotes apprentice Katie Harris to role of customer service advisor

Shower enclosure brand Lakes Showering Spaces has appointed apprentice Katie Harris as a customer service advisor, strengthening its Customer Services...
new hire people

Tue 1st Jul 2025

Wilsonart urges industry to address ageing installer workforce

With new research showing a worsening age gap among UK installers, engineered surfaces manufacturer Wilsonart is calling for a broader industry respon...
industry news

Wed 25th Jun 2025

First retailers awarded BiKBBI's AiM accreditation in Westminster

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation has announced the first group of retailers to be awarded Accredited Installation Met...
industry news

Tue 3rd Jun 2025

BiKBBI CEO welcomes Government's announcement on apprenticeships

Damian Walters, chief executive of the British Institute of KBB installation, has welcomed news that the Government has announced major changes to app...
industry news

Wed 28th May 2025

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