Young people looking to ‘AI-proof’ trade jobs while employers want human skills Checkatrade’s recent survey found that 48% of young people were considering a trade career. The Independent UK · Aug 23
Britons at growing risk of rogue traders due to AI, Checkatrade boss says Jambu Palaniappan, chief executive of Checkatrade, claimed AI searches are unknowingly bypassing consumer protections. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025
Roofers least trustworthy traders as housebuilding costs up by a fifth – report The average cost of a building job is now £12,634 due to the higher cost of labour and materials, up from £10,626 in July to September. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024