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UK timber market recovery remains elusive in 2026

The UK timber market is moving through another difficult year. Expectations of…

Metsä Wood to reset UK strategy after customer shake-up and job cuts

Metsä Wood is seeking new customers for its British manufacturing operations after…

UK flooring giant Headlam closes 28 outlets after entering administration

Headlam Group has closed 28 trade outlets and made 154 employees redundant…

Softwood sinks while Chinese MDF floods into the UK

UK imports of timber and wood-based panels remained below the previous year’s…

UK flooring giant Headlam moves towards administration after liquidity runs out

Headlam Group, the UK’s largest floorcoverings distributor, is preparing to enter administration…

Home-grown C16 or imported C24? The debate reshaping Britain’s timber market

The United Kingdom has rarely questioned its dependence on imported timber. For…

UK announces intent to align closely with EUDR

On 23 June 2026, the UK government announced a strengthened legislative approach…

UK forestry sector launches petition to reduce timber import dependence

The UK forestry and wood industry has launched a national petition campaign…

Vida Wood UK marks 25 years in Britain

Vida Wood UK is marking 25 years in the British timber market,…

The UK timber market is being forced to rethink supply

The UK timber market is entering a more uncertain phase as raw…