The Government’s announcements today include a consultation on proposals to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, alongside a commitment to deliver up to 18,000 additional training places through the extension of the Heat Training Grant and the launch of the new Warm Homes Skills Programme. These measures directly address two critical barriers to achieving the UK’s…
Pliers’ expert KNIPEX has become an Associate Supporter of Band of Builders, the national construction charity that carries out practical projects to help tradespeople facing life-changing or limiting circumstances. Band of Builders brings together skilled volunteers from across the UK construction industry to complete projects that make a lasting difference to the lives of tradespeople…
At the Recolight Net Zero Lighting Conference held on 29 April, Maria del Mar Rojas Europe Engagement Manager with The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) told delegates that net zero is not a goal, it’s a deadline. Maria went on to explain how companies can get their targets verified by SBTi and provided details of…
A sustainable F1 helmet, an automated pill dispenser and an eco-friendly water filter are just some of the impressive and diverse student projects through to the final round in this year’s Big Bang UK Young Scientist and Engineers Competition. Almost 1,000 young people aged 11 to 18 from across the UK have entered The Big…
More than a third of UK schools continue to grapple with key challenges in achieving heating system decarbonisation. Technical difficulties, power requirements and funding were among the challenges facing schools upgrading to low carbon heating solutions. Despite these issues, 90 per cent of schools report net zero as a key priority, while an additional 99…
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is delighted to announce that Stuart Pearce, former England footballer and qualified electrician, has joined us as our new Patron. With his special connection to the electrical industry, Stuart is the perfect ambassador to help raise awareness and support for those facing life’s toughest challenges. From Light Switch to Football…
UK Power Networks has invested £1.2 million to upgrade the electricity network for residents in the Ruxley area of Bromley. The upgrade includes the installation of a modern electricity transformer at a local substation, maintaining reliable power supplies to thousands of homes and businesses. The electricity distributor, which serves around 20 million people across London,…
REHAU has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work, placing it in the top 100 large employers in the country. Great Place To Work is a global certification standard that evaluates workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviours. Officially announced at the prestigious Best Workplaces Awards…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies today launches its new ‘Next Stop, Toolstation’ brand campaign, featuring a series of new TV, radio and social media spots that put its colleagues and tradespeople at the heart of the campaign. Toolstation colleagues take centre stage in two 30-second videos, ‘Night’…
Siemens continues to invest in its partner training programme with the announcement of the introduction of a ‘training wall’ to enhance practical experience at it’s dedicated facility in Manchester. Training has always been at the heart of Siemens relationships with its partners, the company recognising the vital role it plays in optimising the potential of…