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Clive Holland sets out to entertain and inform the hard working tradespeople of Britain only on Fix Radio. He's the big guy with a big personality.
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22 MAG 2025 · It’s Lighthearted Thursday, and today we had a laugh at those classic timing mix-ups – from turning up on the wrong day to rocking up at the crack of dawn only to realise you’ve got your dates completely wrong. We heard some brilliant stories from the trade, shared a few of our own, and of course, squeezed in the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site – Enjoy!
21 MAG 2025 · Today we explored the world of PPE - how much are tradespeople really spending, and is it worth investing in branded workwear versus standard protective gear? Joining us are Jack Auletta and Jason Dunsford to share their insights on staying safe on site without breaking the bank. Plus, don’t miss the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site.
20 MAG 2025 · Today, we asked the big question – is it better to specialise in a single trade or take a broader approach as a general builder? We were joined by James Lawrence, a plumber who’s built his business on mastering one skill, and Dave Finnegan, carpenter and owner of Elwood Enterprises, to hear why they’ve taken different paths. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – Enjoy!
19 MAG 2025 · Today we discussed Labour’s proposed immigration changes and how they could impact the UK’s trades. With tougher visa rules, extended settlement periods, and stricter English language requirements on the table, we asked whether this approach will help protect British jobs or just make the skills gap worse.
We heard from Dr. David Crosthwaite, chief economist at the Building Cost Information Service and Damian Walters, CEO of the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation, who shared their thoughts on what these changes could mean for the industry.
Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site - Enjoy!
15 MAG 2025 · It’s lighthearted Thursday, and today we had a bit of fun putting together the ultimate Trade Football XI – From Bricky Lambert, to Groutinho and even Mason Mount… let’s see who makes your dream team Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site – Enjoy!
14 MAG 2025 · Today, we took a closer look at the government’s plans for renewables. Are schemes like the Boiler Upgrade Scheme doing enough to support tradespeople, or is there still a long way to go? We were joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to talk about the big picture, and had a chat with Kevin Pocock, managing director of Renew East, about what’s really needed to make the green transition a reality. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from the site – Enjoy!
13 MAG 2025 · I’m fed up. For YEARS we have been banging the drum, trying to force some action, and nothing. Your tools... your livelihoods... your chance to put food on the table for your families are being taken by thugs, by scum. Tools are being stolen every twelve minutes in the UK. Every. Twelve. Minutes. It’s unacceptable. I’m not having it anymore. We want to know what is going to stop these scumbags once and for all, and when politicians from both sides are going to take the issue seriously, rather than treating us like a political football. We’re talking about this again because nothing is being done... So today, we’re asking: how do we make sure action is taken? Shadow Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire, and MP for Stockton South, Matt Vickers joined us, along with Amanda Martin MP, who has put forward her own anti-tool theft bill. Friend of the show Wobbly Bob also joined us to share his experience with tool theft. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site. Enjoy!
12 MAG 2025 · Hiring your first member of staff is a massive step for any small business, and today we talked to two tradespeople who’ve been through it. We were joined by John Argyle, a carpenter from Enfield Refurbishments, who shared his experience of making that first hire and the challenges he faced, and by Robert "Pointy" Clarke from PPH Pointy Plumbing & Heating, a Fix Radio regular, who gave us his tips on finding the right person and managing those early days of building a team. Plus, we had the Pub Lunch Quiz and loads of your messages from site. Enjoy!
8 MAG 2025 · Today was Lighthearted Thursday and we wanted to know: what’s the weather like where you are? Whether it was glorious sunshine, pouring rain or anything in between, we asked you to send in your pics and let us know what it’s like on site today. Loads of you got involved from all across the UK. Plus, there’s the Pub Lunch Quiz and your best messages from the Fix community - Enjoy!
7 MAG 2025 · Tool theft continues to hit the trades hard, with over 11,200 vans stolen in the UK last year alone. We
asked: how much have you spent securing your van? From new locks and alarms to full security systems, we spoke with tradesman Marc Firkins, whose van was broken into a few years back, about how he's still recovering and what he's learned. We also spoke to Jeff Scott of Sussex Installations who gave us his view on van theft and why van manufacturers aren't doing enough to protect their customers. Plus, the Pub Lunch Quiz and your top messages from site - Enjoy!
Clive Holland sets out to entertain and inform the hard working tradespeople of Britain only on Fix Radio. He's the big guy with a big personality.
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