Built for small and medium-sized businesses running fleets Available in the Allstar Co-Pilot app for fast booking, reminders and cost control Timed ahead of March’s MOT peak to cut admin and downtime Allstar, one of the UK’s leading EV, fuel and business expense payment companies, has enhanced ServicePoint for a new audience – small and…
A Milton Keynes business owner is proving the power of community support, drawing on his own journey from teenage boxer to company director. Callum Biscoe, owner of C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd, is sponsoring Bletchley Boxing Club’s upcoming international tournament. He says the initiatives not only provide vital funding but also reflect the life-changing opportunities he…
UK employers have six months left before UK Government grants for Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint installations close on 31 March 2026. The grants, for hundreds or even thousands of pounds, are designed to encourage EV uptake by helping provide charging. The grants are running alongside the UK Government’s newly reinstated purchase grants for qualifying new…
Collaboration and innovation took centre stage at Circular Lighting Live 2025, the UK’s leading sustainability conference for the lighting industry. Held in London and organised by Recolight, the event brought together more than 35 inspirational speakers and leading brands to explore how the industry can accelerate the transition to circularity. Delegates, sponsors, and speakers highlighted…
Engineering and tech professionals urged to share trial and error examples to inspire next generation Running from 10 to 14 November 2025, Tomorrow’s Engineers Week aims to shape young people’s perceptions of the industry. Bringing the community together, it shines a light on inspiring engineers and technicians and the many careers available. For this year’s…
New research shows how plumbers and heating installers across the UK are stepping up to meet the demand for low-carbon heating, but regional disparities remain. Across the UK, 58 per cent of professionals have already trained or upskilled in heat pumps, with a further 34 per cent planning to do so within the next 12…
The first-ever TECH-X 2025 has been hailed a success, uniting the entire lighting sector under one roof. Despite the challenges posed by the London travel disruption, the determination of attendees shone through, proving once again that the strength of our industry lies in its people. Ayça Donaghy, CEO of The LIA, said: The dedication shown…
Following its successful entry into the fire and safety alarm market earlier this year with its comprehensive Espire range, ESP, part of the Scolmore Group is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand new, custom-designed Espire mobile showroom. Designed as a valuable resource for both wholesalers and contractors, the mobile showroom will be taking…
R&B Switchgear Group, a UK leader in switchgear manufacturing and power distribution, celebrated National Manufacturing Day 2025 by welcoming year 10 engineering students from Middleton Technology School for a behind-the-scenes tour of its head office production facility. The nationwide initiative, led by Make UK, highlights the vital role of UK manufacturing and encourages industry leaders…
Searchlight Electric is proud to mark its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of lighting innovation, growth and family-led leadership. Founded in 1945 by Captain Sidney Hamburger, the company began in a modest Salford oHice with just two employees. Today, it stands as one of Britain’s leading decorative lighting suppliers, with a global presence and Europe’s…