JTL, a leading apprenticeship provider across England and Wales, has named Edward Barber, Dammy Ajibade and Chris Lintern as the winners of its National Apprentice Awards, which took place at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire on 13th June. After being named as the winners at JTL’s Regional Awards earlier this year, Edward, Dammy and Chris went on…
There are very few signs of Levelling Up, with disparities in living standards and productivity between various English regions and UK devolved nations remaining unchanged or widening since the last General Election, according to the latest analysis by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research ahead of the General Election. The Levelling Up process…
Screwfix, the omnichannel trade retailer, was recognised as “Retailer of the Year” at the UK Green Business Awards last night, the highly esteemed event that celebrates the many ways in which green economy is at the heart of the country. The award was presented at a special event held on 12th June at The Brewery…
The UK’s leading rapid electric vehicle charging network InstaVolt, has won the coveted Fast-Track Company of the Year Award in the prestigious UK Green Business Awards which were held in London last night. The UK Green Business Awards offer a unique opportunity to highlight some of the most exciting, inspiring, and innovative companies, projects, and…
UK Power Networks has pledged £1 million to help community energy groups scale up their Net Zero programmes. Working alongside Community Energy South (CES), the new funding will help up to 20 community organisations and charities support those who are at risk of falling behind in the Net Zero transition. Community energy groups play a…
Leading EV charger supplier, evec, has created a new rapid-charging DC model, aimed at businesses, universities, retail outlets and other public locations. The 40kW vecBOLT can increase the power in a car by 80 per cent in as little as an hour. It is ideal for use by customers or clients who may be parked…
Working alongside the police, InstaVolt’s robust action to prevent cable theft from its rapid EV charging stations up and down the country has resulted in the South Yorkshire force making two arrests. A woman and man were taken into custody last Wednesday, 5 June, after officers responded to reports of cable theft at the McDonald’s…
Bridlington Town AFC, home to the Seasiders, has signed a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hull-based renewable energy provider HDM Energies. The agreement, under HDM Energies’ ‘Energy for All’ scheme, will see a 400-panel solar array capable of generating 180 kW fitted on the roof of the stands at the Queensgate stadium in…
A LEADING Somerset electrical company has boosted the services it offers customers through the acquisition of a firm in the county specialising in installing and maintaining renewable and sustainable energy systems (June 2024). Bridgwater-based John Marchant Electrical, which has been in business for 40 years this year, has acquired Lightwork Energy Systems for an undisclosed…
Alan Parkinson, Operations Director at National Ventilation, has completed the D-Day 44 Challenge in aid of Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. On Thursday 6 June, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France, Alan ran 44 miles along the Normandy beaches that formed part of the landings,…