79 per cent of Brits reveal that gas and electricity bills are the main factors behind rising living costs Residents living in Merseyside and North Wales pay the most for gas and electricity at £116 per month Eight in 10 (81 per cent) of Brits are not considering improving their home’s energy efficiency As the…
Leading electrotechnical and engineering services body ECA has taken on a key role on the newly established UK Electricity Products Supply Chain Council, launched on September 7, 2022 by BEAMA. The new body aims to facilitate cross-industry, Government collaboration, and investment in UK energy supply chains. ECA Technical Director Mike Smith said: “Increased collaboration between…
As Liz Truss unveils £150bn plans to limit energy bill rises. Simon Tucker, Global Head of Energy, Utilities & Resources at Infosys Consulting, said: “The energy bill freeze will provide relative stability for working families and will help to curb inflation. But it’s a sticking plaster, especially for those who are on the lowest incomes….
The trades industry has a severe skills gap, and Rated People highlights how using non-binary gender-inclusive language like ‘tradespeople’ could help to encourage more people into the industry 80 per cent of people in the UK still use the term ‘tradesmen’ as a collective term for all people working in trade professions 42 per cent…
The Retrofit Academy (TRA) is working with Open College Network West Midlands and West Midlands Combined Authority to provide Government fully-funded Level 4 and 5 retrofitting courses, saving learners up to £3,000 in course fees. These qualifications are essential for providers to take on public sector contracts for retrofit work, and advance an important industry…
Much of the news has been dominated by nerve-wracking figures lately. Autumn appears to be heralding a time of austerity for the UK and with this; business owners and leaders are awaiting the announcement of the autumn budget in the coming weeks. Perhaps more importantly however, businesses across England and Wales are desperate to see…
‘Mix It Match It’ campaign continues this year and aims to raise more funds for those affected by cancer Travis Perkins which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, raised £55,000 through the hire of its cement mixers over the last 12 months. The…
The UK’s largest distribution network operator plans to recruit a bumper intake of 50 apprentices in 2023 to support the country’s transition to Net Zero. Apprentices who join the company will be trained in traditional skills that maintain, repair and build electricity networks which help deliver power to 8.4 million homes and businesses across the…
The modern workplace is filled with electrical equipment and appliances, whether it is a factory floor, an office space, or a retail outlet. Nearly every workspace has a computer that helps maintain communication and the flow of data between departments. Here are some tips and tricks that can help any employee or employer keep their…
NICEIC is throwing down a gauntlet to their 38,000 customers who are invited to battle it out to become the next NICEIC quiz champion All in the name of a good cause the event will raise funds for the Electrical Industries Charity Participants are encouraged to make a £1 donation to enter a contribution which…