In the King’s speech to open parliament on 13 May, the UK’s focus on skills and apprenticeships was mentioned: “My ministers will continue to invest in apprenticeships and measures that tackle youth unemployment.” Reacting to the comment, Phillip Dingle, Future Networks Director at British electrical equipment manufacturer Lucy Electric, commented: “The UK’s skills gap is becoming a…
Pharos Architectural Controls will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2026 from the 17th to the 19th of June 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, reinforcing their focus on integration-first lighting control solutions for the global market. At this year’s show, Pharos will spotlight the evolving approach to system interoperability and cross-platform connectivity, demonstrating how control…
Dowsing & Reynolds has opened a new by-appointment showroom at its Leeds headquarters, giving trade professionals a hands-on way to explore its lighting, switches, sockets and hardware collections before specifying them for projects. Open from 14th May to electricians, architects, interior designers and homeowners, the showroom has been created to help visitors see and compare…
New network connects businesses with verified SIP-accredited installers across the UK, helping tackle unsafe isolation practices and accelerating renewable deployment. As demand for EV chargers, solar PV, battery storage systems and heat pumps continues to surge across the UK, Shocking Energy has launched a nationwide Install Isolator Network designed to connect businesses with verified, Safe…
At the heart of London’s Docklands, Global Switch London East forms part of one of Europe’s most connected digital infrastructure campuses. Designed to support high-performance computing, AI deployments and advanced liquid cooling technologies, the facility continues to evolve through a phased refurbishment programme focused on flexibility, efficiency and resilience. Zumtobel was appointed to deliver a…
Leading manufacturer of cable glands, cleats and accessories – CMP Products – has announced a strategic restructure of its UK and Europe sales team, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth, customer understanding and long‑term market leadership. As part of the new structure, Laurie Wilson has been promoted to Regional Manager (UK, Ireland & Europe and…
The first restored heritage lanterns and columns have now been reinstalled along Brighton & Hove’s iconic seafront, marking a major milestone in the city’s ongoing restoration programme. Located near the Palace Pier and along Madeira Drive, the Grade II listed columns have been carefully repaired, restored and returned to their original positions following decades of…
Acrospire worked with the London Borough of Waltham Forest to deliver a borough-wide LED retrofit programme, upgrading around 500 lanterns using a bespoke retrofit kit. By retaining existing luminaires and replacing internal components, the scheme reduces energy consumption, minimises disruption, and preserves the visual character of residential streets. Across the London Borough of Waltham Forest,…
UK households are facing their second major energy cost crisis in five years. Electricity prices have risen at an average of 6% a year since 2000, more than double the rate of general inflation, and with ongoing disruption to global energy markets pushing prices higher, there is little consensus on when or whether prices will…
UK Power Networks is investing more than £2.6 million to future-proof electricity supplies in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey. The company is delivering an upgrade at Sheerness Primary Substation to connect a new customer to the network, increase capacity and upgrade the network for more than 6,100 existing homes and businesses. The project will…