Electricians and welders named the UK’s best trades to enter through apprenticeships As the UK marks National Apprenticeship Week, new research from Yorkshire-based steelwork manufacturing and coded welding specialist Tadweld reveals the best trades to enter through apprenticeships in 2026, with electricians and welders once again leading the rankings. The research highlights a growing divide…
Plumbing and heating profession warns skills shortages and public safety risks will grow without reform Plumbing and heating businesses are being priced out of apprenticeships, putting jobs, public safety and the delivery of Scotland’s housing and low-carbon heating ambitions at risk, says the Plumbing and Heating Federation (SNIPEF) in its 2026 Scottish election manifesto. Supporting…
Tool theft is one of the biggest ongoing issues in construction, continuing to impact thousands of UK tradespeople everyday. The loss equates to millions of pounds and continues to have a significant impact on tradespeople’s livelihoods. On The Tools, the UK’s largest construction community, asked tradespeople one simple question of their social media community. “What…
Scolmore Group is delighted to announce the opening of its new visitor centre in the heart of Canary Wharf, London. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting its growing customer base in the South of England. Located in one of London’s most accessible and vibrant business districts, the new…
Drayton, the leading manufacturer of heating controls in the UK, has revealed how upgrading heating controls is one of the most cost-effective ways to cut carbon emissions and reduce bills, according to the latest analysis of Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) data. MACC evaluates which energy-saving measures provide the highest carbon reduction at the lowest…
CEF is thrilled to announce that along with our dedicated supporters, we have delivered on our commitment to raise over £1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support – a remarkable achievement since our fundraising efforts began in 2020. As at the end of December, we have raised £1,006,938.01. This achievement is more than a number, it’s…
Recolight has announced new CO2 emission reports to help lighting producers, and their customers to monitor and reduce the carbon footprint associated with their waste lamp and luminaire collections. This initiative provides the lighting industry with detailed assessments of the carbon emissions associated with every lighting waste collection managed by Recolight. To deliver these reports,…
Over half say the presence of an EV charger would positively influence their decision to purchase a property 50 per cent believe it is essential that a home charger is aesthetically pleasing on the outside of their home Over 82 per cent of younger drivers now consider pre-installed charging a key factor in property selection…
Vehicle emissions are being slashed by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) as it completes one of the largest transitions to EV contract hire cars in the UK. NGED has partnered with global leasing specialists Ayvens to make the switch from an employee car ownership scheme involving 1,000 vehicles. The move will save 4,474 tonnes of…
An alliance of electrical businesses, training providers and the local authority within the North East of England met for the first time this week to address electrical skills challenges facing the region. This collaboration marks the launch of an Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), which is an initiative led by ECA. An ETCA aims…