NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, is delighted to announce the return of its popular CPD-accredited webinar series, The Wire. Running from January to March 2026, The Wire returns with five brand-new episodes, bringing together NICEIC experts to explore key issues for the industry, including the ongoing redevelopment of…
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) is urging the next Welsh Government to address the steep decline in electricians and apprentices working in Wales. The number has fallen from 13,400 in 2015, to only 7,600 today, according to ECA’s 2026 Wales Manifesto published today. ECA’s Skills Charter states that Wales needs a minimum of 700 new electrical…
Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has today announced Band of Builders as its official charity partner for 2026, marking a commitment to continue to support the trade community alongside helping current members to run and grow their businesses. Band of Builders is a charity created by the trade, for the trade, providing practical…
Choosing the correct cabling for safety under the new regulatory regime is critical for safety in the construction industry supply chain, says industry leader AEI Cables. As the new Building Safety Regulator starts to make enforcement for non-compliance, AEI Cables is meeting requests from customers to ensure they stay within the legal framework of the…
Water challenges to drive increased uptake of digital technologies and software-defined automaton in UK industry AI Boom will drive demand for more sustainable power grids and onsite energy Electrification of transport hubs will alter energy landscape Decarbonisation and energy efficiencies will drive costs down, free up investment and drive competitiveness Overhaul of building stock to be defining force in realising Net Zero 2030 ambitions Schneider Electric,…
Leading apprenticeship provider JTL has officially opened its newly refurbished ‘London South’ training centre in Orpington, following a £1 million investment to expand high-quality electrical, plumbing and heating training across London and Kent. The centre was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry stakeholders and local representatives, with Helen Hayes MP, Chair…
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) recently visited Loughborough College to speak with JTL Electrical Apprentices and T Level Electrical students about our ongoing mission to support apprentices, employees, retired colleagues and their immediate families within the electrical and energy industries. A key focus of the visit was EIC’s mental health awareness work and the importance…
Parliamentary reception puts sole traders at the heart of the UK’s Making Tax Digital transition With major changes to the tax system less than 3 months away, Sage and Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, brought tradespeople, policymakers and technology leaders together in the House of Commons yesterday to spotlight how digital tools and…
Reinforces the value of Signify’s active engagement in public policy and industry collaboration, disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities and ambitious science-based emissions reduction targets. Signify, the world leader in lighting, has been recognized on CDP’s annual Climate ‘A’ list for leadership on climate action. The rating reflects excellence across all dimensions of climate leadership,…
NVC Lighting has launched its new 2026 catalogue, featuring new products alongside a wide array of high-performance and cost-effective LED commercial lighting solutions for a range of applications and sectors. The new catalogue includes a selection of products new for 2026, including the upgraded STERLING PRO. Using the latest back-lit technology, STERLING PRO combines high…