With the latest Health & Safety Executive (HSE) figures highlighting that the construction industry still has one of the highest rates of fatalities, especially amongst self-employed workers and the recent death of a contractor who was carrying out pre-planned maintenance on an air compressor, Martindale Electric has issued new safety downloads – and is appealing…
The UK’s largest British designer and manufacturer of premium radiators and towel warmers, Vogue (UK), triumphed at this year’s long-awaited Bathroom & Kitchen Update [BKU] Awards, voted by industry peers as ‘Best Heating Brand’. The BKU Awards are specially designed to recognise retailers, brands, people and services that make the kbb sector great, with…
As a self-employed electrician, there are many bits of admin you have to cross off your list, including the all important tax return. However, it’s worth being aware that there are changes on the horizon revolving around tax. Emilia Carvell, Content & Support Manager of digital tax software APARI, looks at what electricians should be…
With estimates suggesting that greenhouse gas emissions resulting from Black Friday will this year exceed 429,000 metric tonnes of CO2e (the equivalent of 435 return flights from London to New York), myenergi, pioneer of the world’s first eco-smart EV charger, is encouraging consumers to consider the environment and go green instead! Throwing its support behind…
UK Power Networks has added a unique six-digit number and a QR code to almost half a million electricity poles in the East of England as an extra safety precaution. The new labels will direct people on how to report hazards or damaged overhead power lines and to access the latest safety advice. The company,…
56 per cent of UK tradespeople say they love what they do, compared to just 37 per cent across other industries Bricklayers enjoy their work the most of any trade Painter decorators and electricians are proudest of the work they do Tradespeople are significantly more likely to love their jobs than the average working Brit, with over…
A charity that aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa with quality IT school resources, has received a donation of over 300 computer items from the UK’s leading specialist ironmongery supplier, IronmongeryDirect and its sister company, electrical supplier, ElectricalDirect. The two companies, part of the Mantuan Group, have donated over 300 items of IT equipment…
One of the UK’s leading builders merchants will bring a £3,000 boost for Rochester charities and community groups when it opens a new branch in the area next month. Selco Builders Warehouse will open the doors to its 72nd UK branch on Anthony’s Way on Medway City Estate on December 6. The opening will create…
A new study from Juniper Research has found the global volume of EV charging sessions, where an EV’s battery is charged using a charging point, will exceed 1.5 billion per annum in 2026, from just 200 million in 2021. This remarkable growth rate of more than 665 per cent over the next five years will be…
Become a Registered Electrician with the ECS and help raise industry standards The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is encouraging electricians to help raise standards for installation and maintenance electricians by becoming an ECS Registered Electrician. There are now more than 35,000 Registered Electricians under the scheme, representing more than two-thirds of all ECS gold card…