Neil Claxton, a hardworking electrician from Ayr, Scotland, has been crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2026, taking home the coveted title and a £20,000 prize bundle. Neil impressed the judging panel with his commitment to the highest standards of work and support of his team and local community. Neil established his business, Test My Electrics with…
Steven Devine, Electrical Installation Safety Manager at Electrical Safety First, recently joined The Electrical Times Podcast to discuss the latest amendments to the wiring regulations, and what they mean for contractors working with an increasingly complex energy system. Watch via the Electrical Times YouTube channel: Or listen on Spotify! For more from Electrical Safety First and to…
C.U. Phosco has confirmed Stuart Murray as Contracts Director from 1 October 2026, following a period as Contracts Director Designate and marking the latest step in a career with the company that began 20 years ago. Stuart will take over the leadership of C.U. Phosco’s Contracts Services Division from Bob Gaskell, who will move into…
Britain’s water sector faces a growing crisis that could slow the delivery of vital infrastructure upgrades unless industry acts now, the Electrotechnical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has warned. The warning follows an ECA industry roundtable, where contractors, training specialists, and water sector representatives highlighted acute shortages in specialist electrical skills are becoming a major barrier to…
Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), JTL Training and the Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board (JIB) host event celebrating the electrotechnical sector at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, calling on the Government to work with industry to grow a skilled, competent and more diverse workforce On Monday 28 September, ECA, JTL Training and the JIB hosted an evening…
Campaigning trade body SELECT has partnered with Luceco Group to launch an ambitious new initiative that will deliver much-needed apprentice funding to small businesses across Scotland. The country’s largest construction trade association has teamed up with the market-leading manufacturer to unveil the Powering Potential initiative, which will see three SELECT member firms receive £6,000 each…
Working with Electrical Testing Ltd (ETL), CU Phosco has supplied over 800 E950 LED luminaires as part of Sprowston Town Council’s street lighting upgrade programme. The project combines modern LED technology with a comprehensive condition survey to reduce energy consumption, lower maintenance costs and support the town’s long-term sustainability objectives. Across the UK, town and…
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a new publicly owned grid company to speed up connections, but industry says maintenance, monitoring and skills must keep pace Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled plans for Great British Grid, a new publicly owned company intended to accelerate grid connections and bring UK energy costs into line with…
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has been awarded an EcoVadis Platinum medal with an overall score of 88 out of 100, its highest score to date. Signify also received 100 out of 100 in the Environment theme. The Platinum medal places Signify among the top 1% of companies rated by EcoVadis during…
WISKA UK Ltd has been named Supplier of the Year by The IBA Buying Group for an outstanding fourth consecutive year, following the IBA’s annual Networking and Gala Event in September 2026. Voted for by IBA members, the award recognises suppliers that consistently deliver excellent service and support to independent electrical wholesalers across the UK. WISKA…