Trade news
What’s changing in how trades get work from Google and the lead sites, and what it means for your business. For step by step help, start with our guides for trades.
Google adds more links to its AI answers. What it means for trades
Google is adding more links inside AI Mode and AI Overviews answers and testing a section for official sites. What it means for a trade's website.
22 October 2026
Google tightens what you can put on your Business Profile
No prices or time-bound offers on your listing, and no unverified phone numbers in posts. What changed and what to check on your profile.
20 October 2026
The CMA is investigating fake reviews. What it means for trades
The CMA is investigating five businesses over fake and misleading reviews. Where the line is for a trade asking for reviews, and what to do.
20 October 2026
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