The latest TradeBrain monthly insight report, titled “Silence is Deadly: Therapy & Construction”, lays bare the continuing mental health crisis in the trades. Drawing from survey responses across On The Tools’ 8-million-strong online community, the data shows that therapy remains out of reach for many, with only 3 in 10 tradespeople admitting to ever having…
Following the government’s proposal of rooftop solar being mandated for new homes, a renewable energy and solar expert is warning that policy must go further to address energy for commercial buildings. Damian Baker, Founder and Managing Director of RenEnergy, said: “While it is good to see solar being mandated for new homes to support homeowners…
Since 2020, van theft has surged with over 12,000 vans stolen annually. Mike Thompson, COO of Leasing Options, warns that “keyless car theft is now one of the biggest risks to car owners. Drivers are being issued an urgent warning to be mindful, since 2020 van theft has surged with over 12,000 vans were stolen…
Launching in 2017 WIT Conferences have always been innovative, and as the only annual event run by tradeswomen, for tradeswomen and trainees we’re unique. Importantly, thanks to our generous sponsors, WIT this July 4th remains free for all tradeswomen and trainees to attend. We follow the same basic format, but after talking today to Konnie…
NICEIC to exhibit at InstallerSHOW 2025 NICEIC is pleased to announce its return to InstallerSHOW 2025, a leading trade event for the UK’s electrical, energy and other trade sectors. This year’s event will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, from 24 to 26 June 2025. Following the success of last year’s show, InstallerSHOW 2025…
Baxi is delighted to be exhibiting on stand 5F42 at InstallerSHOW 2025, the heating industry’s largest event which will take place this year at Birmingham’s NEC from 24th to 26th June. With another full stand showcasing its complete residential and commercial heating and hot water solutions and services, Baxi’s experts are looking forward to meeting…
Yesterday’s Spending Review, delivered by The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, signals a significant commitment to investing in the UK’s future—through ambitious infrastructure projects, energy transition initiatives, and a strengthened focus on skills and education. Stakeholders across engineering, energy, construction, and vocational training have welcomed the £113 billion investment in capital projects and the…
Following today’s spending review, the budget for the Warm Homes plan has been confirmed at £13 billion, aiming to help cut household bills by hundreds of pounds per year by upgrading homes through insulation, heating and solar panels Tamsin Lishman, CEO of Kensa, comments: “Today’s confirmation of a significant £13 billion budget for the Warm…
VistaPrint and Checkatrade join forces to help UK tradespeople take their business to the next level Available to Checkatrade members, selected tradespeople can win a brand makeover One lucky winner will receive a prize worth over £4,000 to improve their business branding VistaPrint, the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses, is giving…
A quarter (25 per cent) of adults have done potentially illegal gas or electrical DIY work at home In over a quarter of those cases (29 per cent), the work was completed without building control approval or certification from a registered installer Two-fifths (39 per cent) of those who did this were unaware that doing…