Drayton has welcomed the new £2bn grant scheme announced by the Government, enabling homeowners and landlords alike to apply for vouchers to make their homes more energy efficient. Set to go live in September, the ‘Green Homes Grant’ sees the Government offering to cover two thirds of the cost of energy saving home improvements, including…
Following the Chancellor’s recent announcement that the government is injecting £111 million into the Traineeship programme to get young people in England into work, JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating & plumbing apprenticeships discusses what this means for school leavers. Judi Wheeler, national delivery director at JTL, said: “The government’s recent…
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, have teamed up with Rexel to offer electricians the opportunity to win up to £3,000 worth of Schneider Electric products in the Wise Guy Challenge. The challenge invites industry professionals to test their electrical knowledge against the clock to win various prizes. Players must answer 10 timed multiple choice questions, and…
As a professional snooker player, Mark Joyce, expects the best from every appearance he puts in at the snooker table. Having recently created his own personal, purpose-designed training facility, he decided the best way to improve his performance was to constantly record and play back his training sessions using a high specification CCTV system. Having…
Chalmit & Killark, a division of the Hubbell Harsh & Hazardous Group, and the leading manufacturer of lighting for industrial sites, is hosting a live, interactive, online Q&A on how LED luminaires can be used to best effect in hazardous areas. The 45-minute session, to be held at 3pm on Wednesday 15thJuly, will be led…
Paul Simpson, Commercial Director at Recticel Insulation, has given a cautious welcome to the impending government announcement that hundreds of thousands of homeowners will receive significant subsidies for energy-saving home improvements. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to confirm in his summer statement today (Wednesday) that vouchers of up to £10,000 will be provided for projects…
To celebrate the launch of its new XGT 40V Max battery platform, leading power tool manufacturer, Makita UK, is offering professionals the opportunity to claim a FREE 40V battery (2.5Ah) with selected XGT product purchases via a brand new redemption scheme. The battery promotion entitles end users to claim a free 40V 2.5Ah lithium-ion battery…
The Government has moved to secure vital talent needed to build the UK’s recovery from Covid-19, protecting employment for thousands of people working in the construction sector. Construction Talent Retention Scheme will keep skills in the sector, matching displaced workers with employers seeking new staff Scheme is based on proven model to safeguard talent in…
BEG Lighting Controls is highlighting the importance of safer ‘contactless light switching’ to electrical contractors and their customers – and how it can help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Scientists have made it clear that the coronavirus can live on surfaces for hours and light switches is one of the many ways the disease can…
In yesterday’s mini Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled further plans to boost the economy after the coronavirus-imposed lockdown in the UK. Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement of a Green Homes Grant George Webb, CEO of Liquid Gas UK said: “The £5,000 grants for household energy efficiency is clearly welcome, but we need to see what…