At a hearing of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), Amazon’s worldwide Director of Environmental Affairs was challenged over the high level of non-compliant product sold through their site. The committee is currently holding an enquiry into the operation of the UK’s WEEE system, and asked Amazon to submit a representative to answer their questions. During an…
The proportion of UK small businesses predicting growth has almost doubled in just three months – from 14 per cent to 27 per cent – giving one of the first tangible indications that the Government’s easing of lockdown is having a positive impact on a key area of the UK economy. The quarterly tracking study by…
Selco Builders Warehouse will add to its branch network before the end of 2020 – despite the coronavirus crisis. The leading builders merchant has confirmed it will open its 69th branch in the UK in Salford in October. The new branch opening, Selco’s second in 2020 following on from Orpington at the start of the…
NICEIC and ELECSA reaffirm their commitment to raising standards and delivering technical excellence as they expand their training portfolio to include a range of virtual classroom courses. Hosted live by expert tutors the all-new virtual suite will initially focus on the following topics Electric Vehicle Charging, 18th Edition, Emergency Lighting Fundamentals, Fire Detection and Fire…
As the easing of lockdown measures continues across Scotland, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has launched a new social media campaign urging workers to stay safe in their social lives. Using two engaging animations, the collective is calling on staff to protect colleagues by following physical distancing guidelines in their private lives as well…
Leading mechanical and electrical services specialist J S Wright has secured an £8million-plus contract from award-winning developer London Square to fit out homes at a new neighbourhood in the heart of Bermondsey. The 130-year-old Birmingham-based contractor, which also has an office in London, will fit out 276 new apartments, including affordable homes, within the second…
SELECT has overcome the enforced postponement of its popular Toolbox Talks roadshow by broadcasting digital versions of the technical presentations on YouTube. The campaigning trade association came up with the alternative solution after this year’s keenly-anticipated annual event became a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of delivering the updates at 12 venues across Scotland…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced this week that hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive vouchers of up to £5000 for insulation and energy saving home improvements. Set to launch in September, the £2bn Green Homes Grant will be targeted towards improving the energy efficiency of existing housing and other buildings, reducing fuel bills and creating…
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement, which looks set to build on promises that the UK will continue to invest in green technology in an effort to reduce greenhouse emissions in social housing and the public sector. However, the HPA believes the UK is still at risk of falling…
by Henry Ejdelbaum AIMS Accountants for Business From March 2021 the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) VAT domestic reverse charge comes into force. It was due to come in October 2019, but was delayed due to first Brexit, then Covid-19. But what is it and why is it relevant for electrical contractors? What is the CIS VAT…