There is a quiet revolution happening in the UK workforce. While previous generations were pushed down the university route with an office job at the end of the tunnel, Gen Z is increasingly looking towards apprenticeships and working with their hands. Recent research by Draper Tools reveals a surprising trend: 61% of young people now…
The theme for this year’s Child Safety Week, which runs from 1st June to 7th June, is ‘making prevention possible’ and identifying risks in the home is key to preventing serious accidents. Many parents and guardians might not be aware of the electrical and fire hazards in their homes that could put their family in…
Werner, the leading global manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is urging trade professionals to stay ‘skin cancer safe’ as part of May’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The campaign follows findings from a 2024 study by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which identified construction workers as a significant at-risk group for developing skin cancer…
CU Phosco has delivered a robust, future-proof high mast lighting solution for Ascension Island Airport, working in partnership with Gantech Solutions Ltd to replace ageing infrastructure at one of the world’s most remote and strategically important airfields. The upgrade improves lighting performance, reliability and energy efficiency while meeting the demanding operational requirements of a critical…
EV charging operator char.gy has installed its 5,000th public charge point, with the landmark charger delivered in Brighton & Hove as the company’s kerbside network continues to expand rapidly across the UK. Behind that number are entire streets, and the residents on them, who now have a practical path to going electric for the first…
Amid record-high temperatures and what promises to be another scorching hot summer, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, has emphasised the importance of workers choosing the right safety boots or shoes to help them cope with the heat. For busy installers, contractors, and other tradespeople working 10-12-hour days, often outdoors, it is especially…
NICEIC has released new research raising awareness of the importance of electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) among homeowners. The findings highlight a significant gap in understanding of electrical safety, underlining the need for continued, industry-wide efforts to improve awareness and encourage regular inspection and testing. A poll of 2,000 UK homeowners, carried out by OnePoll,…
Unicrimp is pleased to announce the appointment of Harry Charalambous as Area Sales Manager for the London, Reading and Oxford region. Harry brings more than seven years of experience within the electrical sector. He spent six years in branch management roles with leading electrical wholesalers across London, where he built strong customer relationships and developed…
The volatility and spiking of petrol and diesel prices is making almost a quarter of UK drivers say they are more likely to switch to or keep driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) when they get their next car. In a CTEK survey of more than 1,000 UK drivers, by Find Out Now, 23% said they…
Employees at the electricity firm UK Power Networks have turned “miles into smiles” as they took on a near 2,500-kilometre roundtrip from Canning Town to the Swiss Alps. Teams hit the road in a convoy of 13 cars for a charity road trip that has raised over £5,000 for a school in Zimbabwe. The old bangers departed from the firm’s Bidder Street depot in Canning Town and made the journey through the south of England, through…