Two UK based firms bring in the administrators; Disappointing Wickes report; Indian Tile Group makes a further move in the UK;Global construction figures for August 2024; significant new appointments and more collaborations and partnerships announced.

Thoughts on the UK's Grenfell report, out this week; German Kitchen Company launches in the UK; an update on the collapse of CTD, with some good news; US company liquidates; another UK company enters administration; UK distribution company opens new, bigger site; UK Government extends recognition of EU standards; UK Housing completion figures: More collaborations announced by the UK InstallerShow; and a warning to all about the nature of unintended consequences!

Financial reports from Mohawk Industries, Lamosa and the Portobello Group; key takeaways from the American Flooring Sustainability Summit; Iris Group and Sicer Technology Lab both announce new green technology breakthroughs; Acimac report on Italian equipment sales, Kerajet announces new developments in digital glazing; and the launch of a new system for moving huge slabs around the warehouse.

UK Exhibitions join forces, The King's speech, The Glenigan Forecast, Savills report, Scottish company goes into administration, Two significant eco friendly product developments.

The first 10 days of a Labour Government in the UK, UK construction statistics, Roca Group results, plus recent investments, appointments and initiatives.

This week's news roundup: Company takeovers in the USA and the UK, more showrooms open, Australia's ban following silicosis class action, US housing statistics and the industry's reaction post the UK's general election.

The UK Installer Show at the NEC, Birmingham. Diary of A Tile Addict curates a special Surface Area focussing on tiles. Is this the start of a great new tile exhibition space for the UK market?

Weekly News Update with Joe Simpson - News from Italy, Turkey, UK, Spain and even Iraq.