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New research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found small firms are not reporting crimes against their business because they do not think it would lead to a successful prosecution (38 per cent). Source: Garden1

The European Commission should not renew its glyphosate authorisation, should commission an independent review and disclose all the scientific evidence that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) used to assess glyphosate, Environment Committee MEPs have said. Source: Garden1

A garden centre company secretary has admitted the teft of almost £166,000. Source: Garden1

B&Q owner Kingfisher has announced a profit fall ahead of rival Homebase’s transformation into Bunnings. Source: Garden1

Decorative garden structures and fencing company, Grange has invested in marketing by expanding its marketing department to a dedicated five-strong team tasked with delivering continuous progression in the light of the new brand launch at Glee. Source: Garden1

National plant supplier Johnsons Garden Centre Sales, part of the York-based Johnsons of Whixley Group, hosted an open week for plant retail customers last week. Source: Garden1

MDJ2 director Andy Newman said last weekend saw “the firing of the gun”, which plant suppliers have confirmed. Source: Garden1

MDJ2 director Andy Newman said last weekend saw “the firing of the gun”, which plant suppliers have confirmed. Source: Garden1

A Flymo Robotic lawnmower 1200R TV advertising campaign worth £850,000 is to begin this month. Source: Garden1

Fryer’s Roses, part of the Blue Diamond Group, took part in a 24 hour “Plantathon” in aid of the Charity Greenfingers on 18 March, donating an initial five-figure sum to Greenfingers. Source: Garden1

The former Damhead Nursery in Coleraine, Northern Ireland has been bought by Lamont’s Garden Centre from Dungannon, Co.Tyrone. Source: Garden1

HTA horticulture head Raoul Curtis-Machin said 170 Parliamentarians have signed a petition to Chancellor George Osborne to allow exemptions for garden centres so they can trade for longer than six hours on Sundays. Source: Garden1

The organisers of a campaign against the weedkiller Roundup say Waitrose has stopped selling the glyphosate-based product. Source: Garden1

Wesfarmers chief executive Richard Goyder said Bunnings will make Homebase ‘world-class’. Source: Garden1

Wesfarmers chief executive Richard Goyder has told the Australian press that Bunnings will make Homebase ‘world-class’ following its purchase earlier this year. Source: Garden1

Forest Garden has introduced a new pricing structure for 2016, allowing retailers to set their own retail selling price. Source: Garden1

After a slow spring so far, last weekend saw bedding plant sales kick off and now retailers are clamouring for product for Easter. Source: Garden1

After a slow spring so far, last weekend saw bedding plant sales kick off and now retailers are clamouring for product for Easter. Source: Garden1

Wokingham Borough Council has ordered Hare Hatch Sheeplands garden centre in Berkshire to comply with an enforcement notice to close facilities while 8,500 sign a petition of support. Source: Garden1

Harry McDermid, chairman of the Tillington Group of Garden Centres, has retired after 16 years at the helm. Source: Garden1