Following yesterday’s (Wednesday 22nd November) Autumn Statement 2023 speech, delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, leading companies in the electrical industry share their thoughts: Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive, Engineering UK, says: “The chancellor highlighted the importance of skills in his autumn statement, yet there was little to address widespread issues in the skills systems. We welcome…
JTL, one of the leading apprenticeship providers in England and Wales, proudly unveiled its newest training centre in Norwich on Friday 17th November, which was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Norwich, Councillor James Wright. Norwich is the home of JTL’s very first training facility, which opened seven years ago. However, with the growing…
Checkatrade, the UK’s leading online trade directory which connects quality tradespeople with homeowners is innovating its technology by launching a new quoting and invoicing tool today. The new offering is free to all Checkatrade members and can be found within the Checkatrade mobile and web-based trade app. With tradespeople spending on average 2 hours 24…
The UK’s leading electrical wholesaler, CEF, is bringing the third series of their popular TechTalks to 24 locations across the UK. The free and informative technical seminars aim to educate trade professionals by including the latest news and regulations with CPD-accredited training. In partnership with the Institute of Engineering and Technology, the new series will…
Initiative to help struggling Northamptonshire families and young people in care this Christmas Travis Perkins, the UK’s leading distributor of building materials, is teaming up with Northampton Saints and the Northampton Saints Foundation for its tenth Christmas Toy Collection. The annual collection aims to support young people in care and families in need and will…
Powerdown220 to provide voltage optimisation for local club Macclesfield FC are pleased to announce a three-year partnership with local company Powerdown220, with the aim of reducing the club’s energy costs and lowering their carbon footprint to help the club become more eco-friendly. Powerdown220, located in the centre of Macclesfield, are the UK’s leading provider of…
Young people are less likely to attempt home repairs themselves, with 18-34 year olds making more than twice as many tradesperson call-outs as those in the 55+ age bracket. 2024 looks busy with 51 per cent of UK adults foreseeing the need for home service trades again, and 37 per cent actively planning home improvements. …
Good Energy survey finds at least one in four in the UK believe false information about heat pumps, as it launches its bespoke winter tips for heat pump customers Renewable electricity company Good Energy is revealing new research today which shows the widespread nature of misinformation around heat pumps. The green energy supplier and heat…
Prefect Controls is celebrating a feather in its cap for HobSensus. The hob safety device was announced winner of the Safety Innovation Award 2023 at the Electrical Safety First annual conference hosted by Katie Prescott, Business Technology Editor at The Times. The campaigning organisation aims to reduce death and injury caused by electricity. Recognised by…
Tradespeople will now be able to face the ongoing battle of complying with building regulations for mechanical ventilation as Elta Fans’ returns to the market via a new dedicated division, Elta Trade. With many people not realising that residential ventilation systems must adhere to the buildings regulations alongside needing to test its airflow rates, Elta…