The ongoing growth in the adoption of solar PV panels on homes and commercial and public buildings means distribution network operators (DNOs) are reassessing how they monitor the UK’s final mile electrical distribution networks to manage possible spikes and dips in voltage caused by surplus solar energy being imported back to the grid. Commenting on…
YESSS Electrical, a leading electrical wholesaler in the UK, has launched a national proposition with TradeKart – the rapid delivery app for tradespeople. Electricians across the UK can now access rapid delivery of YESSS Electricals range of products via YESSS Rapid (instore) and on the TradeKart marketplace. TradeKart is a rapid delivery app based marketplace…
The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution, four in five businesses (83 per cent) operating in housebuilding and its supply chains remain confident about their outlook for the year ahead. Barclays’ anonymised client data from around 70,000 UK businesses, combined with research from 500 industry…
Keeping safe on site is a must for any apprentice working in or around electricity, so a solid knowledge and understanding of electrical safety is vital for those starting out in their trade careers. Access to a wide range of helpful, practical resources from day one can support apprentices in building a strong understanding of…
Order books are fairly busy, but financial anxiety and mental health pressures are rising among UK tradespeople. 4 in 10 trades expect stress or mental health issues to hit their work in 2026 Nearly a third of trades don’t know what their next job will actually pay Rising material costs are squeezing almost two-thirds of…
The NAPIT Knowledge Hub is a brand-new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) platform for learning and development. NAPIT designed the new platform to help members track progress, maintain compliance and future-proof their skills in an ever-changing industry. The members-only platform turns common challenges such as fitting in completing CPD around busy work schedules and personal commitments,…
The extreme weather battering the UK in the first weeks of 2026 has placed unprecedented strain on the nation’s electricity networks, underscoring the critical need to restore power swiftly and safely. Yet even amid flooded streets and storm-lashed infrastructure, one priority remains non-negotiable: accelerating restoration without compromising the safety of frontline engineers. Standing alongside UK…
78 vans upgraded as HFS targets 20–25 per cent hybrid or fully electric transition within five years Upgraded vans expected to save £500 per vehicle annually in fuel costs Home Fix Scotland (HFS), part of the River Clyde Homes (RCH) Group, has overhauled its entire light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet in a major renewal programme delivered in partnership…
When financial hardship pushes people to the brink, it can affect every area of life – from mental health and family stability to performance at work. Charlie’s story is a powerful example of how the Electrical Industries Charity’s (EIC) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides vital, life-changing support to workers across the electrical industry. Charlie had…
A new guide to help local authorities scale up local energy flexibility programmes has been launched today by UK100, UK Power Networks Distribution System Operator (DSO) and the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE). The new Unlocking Flexibility guide provides local authorities with a practical, easy to understand introduction to how energy flexibility works and the benefits it can unlock. It outlines the assets councils can use,…