Which? Trusted Traders has launched an innovative new scheme to combat the trade sector skills shortage that threatens the UK’s ambitious house-building targets. The partnership with Access Training will offer vital placements to newly-qualified tradespeople – helping them gain the real-world experience that can be a barrier to entering the workforce. Through the partnership, Access…
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, was delighted to join the global celebration of World Youth Skills Day, which recognises the transformative power of skills in shaping futures, building confidence, and opening doors to lifelong opportunities. With this year’s theme being “Skills Change Lives” NICEIC was pleased to highlight the integral…
Time is running out to enter The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Are you an electrical manufacturer with a innovative new product to shout about? Are you a small, medium or large electrical contracting company looking to celebrate your recent achievements? Have you been involved in a groundbreaking electrical installation? The Electrical Industry Awards – now…
Partnership brings The Charge Scheme salary sacrifice solution to Allstar’s 50,000+ business customers Together, The Electric Car Scheme and Allstar are expanding access to salary sacrifice electric vehicle (EV) charging. Joint solution is now available to Allstar’s extensive business customer base operating company cars. Employees can save £300-1,000 per year on charging their EV for…
The latest insight into the UK smart home sector is now available, as CEDIA, the association for smart home professionals, unveils its 2025 Professional Smart Home Market Analysis for the UK. Combining survey data with real-world sales input, the 2025 report provides a positive outlook of the UK smart home market and explores evolving industry…
World Youth Skills Day, celebrated annually on July 15th, empowers young people with the skills they need to step into employment. At NAPIT, we aim to give young people a ‘foundation for success’ so they can thrive at every step of their career journey. NAPIT works with a number of colleges and organisations in the…
Ideal Heating has launched a new incentive for installers taking on heat pump training, with the chance to win a weekend away in Madrid or Naples for completing an Expert Academy heat pump qualification. The prize draw – Skill Up, Win a Holiday – is open to installers who attend and complete an in-person Heat…
A new study by Markel Direct, the specialist insurer of tradespeople, has revealed how the shortage of tradespeople in the UK is leading homeowners to attempt DIY repairs themselves. The survey, which explores the growing shortage of tradespeople in the UK, asked 1,187 UK homeowners to share their experience of hiring a tradesperson, as well…
A employee celebrating 50 years of helping to keep London powered, after starting as an apprentice at 16. Michael Whelan, who turns 66 in July and is described as ‘happy-go-lucky’ by his colleagues. The Woodford Green local started his career as an apprentice in 1975 for what was then the London Electricity Board (LEB) at…
A 10 strong team from Toolstation took on a gruelling Tough Mudder challenge on Saturday 5th July at Belvoir Castle in Grantham, to help raise funds for its charity partner, Macmillan Cancer Support. The event saw the team tackle over 12 obstacles over a 5km course at the Belvoir Castle course overcoming icy water, extreme…