Heatforce customer, Alistair Preece, has seen his energy bills drop by over 60% since installing solar panels in the first eleven months on his home in north Cardiff. Solar panels are not just great for the pennies, but are also great for doing your bit for the environment too. “How to save money on bills”…
New research today reveals that the government’s decision to cut levy funding of Level 7 apprenticeships for apprentices aged over 21 from January next year will cost UK employers – many from the engineering sector – around £214m* in additional training costs. With 89 percent** of Level 7 apprentices aged over 21, research from the…
From making tin pails and milk churns to installing cutting edge renewable technology, a venerable Scottish family firm is celebrating an incredible 139-year journey during which it has met and exceeded all the challenges thrown at it. Established in 1886 – the year the Statue of Liberty was dedicated and when Karl Benz invented petrol…
A community interest company in Dorset that gives young people and women the chance to learn DIY skills has received a donation of toolkits from a leading builders merchant. From North End Farm in Christchurch runs inclusive workshops to give people the opportunity to learn practical, hands-on skills in a supportive environment. The new project…
Scolmore Group, a leading provider of wiring accessories, circuit protection, lighting, fire and security solutions and cable accessory products is proud to announce the donation of a range of electrical accessory products to Telford College to support students pursuing careers in electrical and engineering fields. The donation includes an assortment of high-quality products from across…
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) has welcomed the Government’s new Construction Skills Mission Board, membership of which was announced today. Mark Lawrence, CEO of leading ECA Member T Clarke, is on the Board, representing building services (i.e., mechanical, electrotechnical, plumbing and related specialisms). Both ECA and EBSSA (the Engineering & Building Skills Authority) have been appointed to…
As cable thefts from electric vehicle charging sites surge across the UK, InstaVolt has joined the National Infrastructure Crime Reduction Partnership (NICRP) in a move its CEO says highlights the need for tougher sentencing and greater protection of critical infrastructure. A strategic initiative bringing together industry leaders and law enforcement, the NICRP is a united…
Following the recent announcement that the Fully Charged Show will be launching Zapheap, a bold new pilot, comes the exciting announcement that British YouTuber, engineer, and inventor Colin Furze will join original Scrapheap Challenge host Robert Llewellyn as co-host of the series. Zapheap will bring back the spirit of inventive competition with a powerful modern twist: electric innovation. In…
The Government has published its Industrial Strategy. The white paper, which follows a green paper published last Autumn, sets out a 10-year plan to stimulate investment and activity across 8 sectors (‘IS-8’) deemed to have the highest growth potential. These are: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital and Technologies, Financial Services, Life…
Over 17,000 tools were stolen across England in 2024. Police forces across England have shared tool theft data in a Freedom of Information (FOI) request analysed by van insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk. The responses reveal 8,694 tools were reported stolen in 2024, with an additional 8,670 stolen from vehicles specifically. The FOI request was issued to…