Danny Quartermaine, Midlands Male Boxer of the Year finalist, solidifies his reputation as one of the most exciting talents in British boxing. On The Tools, the UK’s largest construction community, announces its sponsorship of Danny, supporting his journey from the building site to the boxing ring Despite narrowly missing out on the Midlands Male Boxer…
Eighty eight percent of those surveyed in Northern Ireland say they are not ready for electric vehicles, with almost 80 per cent claiming the planned 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars is too soon. That’s according to recent data from the car insurance experts at CompareNI.com – who surveyed 700 motorists in Northern Ireland across January 2025…
Change is inevitable for the national grid if the UK is to achieve its net zero goals, housing targets and support new data-hungry technologies The UK’s push for decarbonisation combined with Government policy in other areas such as housing will increase demand on the country’s electrical network, according to VisNet from EA Technology, the UK-based…
Building on the success of last year, InstallerSHOW is returning to the NEC from the 24th to the 26th of June with more than 800 of the industry’s biggest brands all under one roof. Spanning three halls to cater for an ever-greater range of trades, attendees can expect deals, demos and industry insights as well…
NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is pleased to announce its upcoming episode of The Wire webinar ‘New opportunities: the future of electrical training’ will be made available to the wider industry as part of NICEIC’s Apprenticeship Week 2025 programme. The episode will take place on 13 February 2025 at…
Elta’s Service & Development Apprentice Lewis Bennett has been shortlisted for Sandwell College’s prestigious Apprentice Star Award. Awarded as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025 – which will take place from 10th – 16th of February – the accolade celebrates and recognises the dedication, determination and achievements of apprentices across the region. Lewis was nominated…
The UK’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people – the popular Big Bang Fair – is returning this summer and registration is now open! Taking place from 17 to 19 June 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, the free Fair will welcome students aged 10 to 13 from across the UK. …
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued an urgent warning to those responsible for procuring personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products following the results of its latest independent tests. These findings once again reveal the alarming prevalence of substandard—and potentially hazardous—products circulating in the market. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the BSIF…
British Engines group is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10th – 16th February) by hosting a series of business initiatives and events throughout the week to shine a spotlight on young apprenticeship talent across the North East. The Newcastle-based engineering group is a major apprenticeship employer in the region and is championing the Department for…
Screwfix’s Trade Apprentice competition is back for 2025 as the retailer continues its mission to recognise and celebrate the very best trade apprentices across the UK and Ireland. For more than a decade, Screwfix Trade Apprentice has helped young tradespeople boost their career. Previous finalists have shared their thoughts on the future of the industry, …