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News and trends from the construction and homeowners market with updates from the Checkatrade team
Checkatrade responds to NEETs crisis, launching new report, support for young trades and inaugural Skills Summit at Leeds Rhinos
Checkatrade and Leeds Rhinos will co-host a Skills Summit at AMT Headingley Stadium on Friday 10 Jul...
NEETs crisis sees nearly half of young people considering a career in the trades, but barriers remain
With more than a million 16- to 25-year-olds out of work and the wider job market in flux, growing n...
Checkatrade urges homeowners: look out for the trades keeping your home running this heatwave
As the Met Office issues a Red Extreme Heat Warning, with temperatures expected to climb to at least...
Brits turn to the trades for long-term job security, as MPs across Parliament launch a new group backing Britain’s tradespeople
Becoming a plumber, electrician, or carpenter is seeing a surge in interest across the country. Near...
A quarter of Brits don’t do the DIY jobs they promise their partner they will
Many Brits are setting themselves up for failure by exaggerating their DIY skills in the first place...
Young people turning their backs on university as AI reshapes a generation's views on the world of work
Driven by a growing recognition that AI is set to fundamentally reshape the careers they are conside...
Checkatrade takes the hassle out of home improvement with the launch of Checkatrade Express
Checkatrade has launched Checkatrade Express, a new online booking service which could revolutionise...
Britain’s best tradespeople wanted: Checkatrade Awards return for 2026
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Checkatrade Awards, celebrating the tradespeople who are takin...
Garden Rows: Millions of Brits fall out with their neighbours over their gardens each year. Could you be on the wrong side of the law?
Jamie MacGregor, Checkatrade’s 2025 Landscaper of the Year, shares essential tips to keep you on the...
Checkatrade app inside ChatGPT brings consumers a new way to find vetted tradespeople
Checkatrade has today announced the launch of its new app inside ChatGPT, enabling consumers to find...
Tricks for the Trade: How to Spot Risky AI Tools Before They Cost Your Business
Small businesses are being flooded with AI tools promising to save time, cut costs and transform the...
Nearly half of UK home improvement jobs exceed the original quote - on average by over £1,000. But don’t blame the builder!
Close to half of home improvement jobs are subject to ‘renoflation’ and end up costing more than the...