UK Power Networks has been ranked among the UK’s top 10 best performers for customer service across all sectors. The company which delivers electricity to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the East and South East, was also named #1 utility in the UK Customer Satisfaction Index (July 2026). This is the 8th time…
CU Phosco has appointed Andrew Hiscott as Area Sales Manager for the North West and West Midlands, reinforcing its continued investment in supporting customers across the highways and street lighting sectors. Andrew joins the business on 29 June from the Aluminium Lighting Company (ALC), where he was National Business Development Manager covering the UK and…
Electrical Safety First has launched a brand new website design, creating a one-stop shop for electrical safety information, advice and resources. The new platform brings together trusted electrical safety information, practical tools, expert guidance and industry resources in a single destination for consumers, electricians and stakeholders across the sector. Among the new features is an upgraded Find an Electrician Tool, which incorporates live data feeds from five recognised electrical industry certification…
Toolstation colleagues have raised over £3,000 for charity partner British Heart Foundation (BHF) in a fundraiser inspired by hit BBC show ‘Race Across the World’. On Thursday 11th June, a team of Toolstation Head Office colleagues competed against the Senior Leadership Team in an epic race across London. With multiple challenges along the way, the…
Demand for home air conditioning jumps 320 per cent during UK heatwave, MyBuilder reveals Requests for home air conditioning installations have hit an all time high over the past two weeks, according to brand new data. The stats, from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, show that requests on their platform for air conditioning installation…
NICEIC has launched a new one-day remote training course for the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34). This new course will make it easier for electrical contractors to upskill and gain a recognised EVCP qualification without needing to attend a…
Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware has reminded the fire safety industry – “We’re all in this together so let’s collaborate.” Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly gave the reminder of the importance of working closely in the supply chains in the post-Grenfell era as the legal process in the aftermath continues to its conclusion. Gavin…
190 million barrels of oil imports can be avoided every year by 2030 if Europe delivers on electric vehicles, generating around € 12 billion in savings, according to new analysis released by E-Mobility Europe and Ember. Achieving these savings relies on meeting the EU’s targeted deployment rates of electric cars, vans and trucks for 2030:…
Online event brings together leading voices from housing, utilities and heat network sectors on Tuesday 7th July at 10:30am Leading UK utility infrastructure partner GTC is bringing together leading experts from across the housing, utilities and low-carbon heat sectors for a technical webinar exploring how networked ground source heat pumps (NGSHPs) can help deliver the UK’s transition to low-carbon…
A £6.8 million electricity network upgrade between Sutton and Beddington has strengthened the electricity network for thousands of homes and businesses. UK Power Networks has installed 6.8km of new underground cables to maintain reliable power supplies for more than 68,000 customers. In future the new cables will be able to carry more electricity and reduce…