Powered Now has announced the launch of its Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) toolkit of free online resources designed to help self-employed electricians navigate the changes to tax reporting. Research conducted by the UK’s leading job management software found that only 27 per cent of those surveyed knew anything about MTD IT,…
Partnership launches in National Apprenticeship Week with start-your-business workshops, one year free Checkatrade memberships for all trade businesses within the Leeds Rhinos Foundation network and a new Apprenticeship Portal to help kickstart careers Upcoming plans include a Skills Summit convening policymakers and leaders to address skills and workforce challenges and ‘Rhino-vation’ days, with community initiatives…
The Lighthouse Charity, the UK’s leading construction charity supporting the wellbeing of the construction community and their families, and Ripple Suicide Prevention, the charity pioneering online safety through crisis intervention technology, are launching their new partnership via a live webinar to drive positive change across the construction sector. The partnership aims to encourage open conversations…
The network was officially launched during National Apprenticeship Week, with its inaugural event held at JTL’s newest centre, London South, marking a significant step in the charity’s ongoing commitment to improving gender representation across electrical, plumbing and heating trades. Despite growing demand for skilled workers, women remain significantly underrepresented in sectors such as electrical, plumbing…
Screwfix has proudly funded over 50 trade apprentices through its partnership with flexi-job apprenticeship agency, TrAC. The milestone reflects the omni-channel retailers’ commitment to help tackle the skills shortage and encourage more people to pursue a career in the trade. Since launching in 2022, Screwfix has funded the apprentices across a wide range of skilled…
New analysis from ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) shows the electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with a 5.5 per cent drop in electrical apprenticeship starts, putting government ambitions and economic growth at risk. The UK’s electrical skills gap is widening, across the country, at the very moment demand for skilled electricians is accelerating, according to…
FireAngel, one of the leading fire and carbon monoxide safety technology manufacturers in the UK, is driving its on-going dedication to sustainability throughout 2026 with its tree planting initiative as part of its partnership with UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS). FireAngel has launched a tree-planting initiative that aligns environmental action with its ongoing work…
Over half say the presence of an EV charger would positively influence their decision to purchase a property 50 per cent believe it is essential that a home charger is aesthetically pleasing on the outside of their home Over 82 per cent of younger drivers now consider pre-installed charging a key factor in property selection…
Electricians and welders named the UK’s best trades to enter through apprenticeships As the UK marks National Apprenticeship Week, new research from Yorkshire-based steelwork manufacturing and coded welding specialist Tadweld reveals the best trades to enter through apprenticeships in 2026, with electricians and welders once again leading the rankings. The research highlights a growing divide…
Plumbing and heating profession warns skills shortages and public safety risks will grow without reform Plumbing and heating businesses are being priced out of apprenticeships, putting jobs, public safety and the delivery of Scotland’s housing and low-carbon heating ambitions at risk, says the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) in its 2026 Scottish election manifesto. Supporting…