GTEC Training, part of United Infrastructure Group, has been approved for funding to deliver a range of industry-recognised training courses across Lincolnshire, following a successful application through the Midlands Net Zero Hub’s Regional Skills Pilot Scheme. The clean energy skills funding will provide subsidised training opportunities as part of a wider plan to build a…
New analysis from the Electrical Contractors’ Association shows the electrical skills gap is growing nationwide, with a 5.5 per cent drop in electrical apprenticeship starts, putting government ambitions and economic growth at risk. The UK’s electrical skills gap is widening, across the country, at the very moment demand for skilled electricians is accelerating, according to…
NG Bailey, the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, is to create more than 70 new jobs through its award-winning apprenticeship programme. Applications are open to join the business and become an apprentice in one of the group’s market-leading divisions based throughout the UK. Launched to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, the positions are…
Evolt Charging, one the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging businesses, has partnered with Dundee City Council to deliver its first successful work placement scheme for a school student, providing hands-on experience in the electric vehicle charging sector. Over a nine-week placement at its Dundee office, coordinated by Lynsey Miller, Evolt’s Network Relationship Manager,…
A new collaborative initiative by UK Power Networks DSO working with National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is set to make local energy planning faster, simpler and more effective for local authorities across the country. The project takes a major step towards a more consistent, joined up approach to planning…
Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware is supporting the work of the Building Safety Regulator as part of its campaign for cultural change across the fire safety industry. In January, the BSR became a formal standalone arm’s length body operating under the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, transitioning from the Health and Safety…
A new whitepaper is urging the government to integrate hot water decarbonisation into its long-term housing and net-zero strategies, warning that hot water will soon become the dominant domestic energy load. “Hot Water Down the Drain: Unlocking Hot Water Decarbonisation Through the Warm Homes Plan”, published by Triton Showers in response to the recently launched…
The Electrotechnical Joint Industry Board (JIB) and Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) hosted a celebration to mark the official opening of our refurbished office space on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The JIB partnered with design and build contractors Workplace Creations and project management consultancy EEDN on the project. We were also proud to work with JIB…
UK Power Networks is joining forces with the Juliet O Foundation to help elderly patients’ transition from London hospitals to home. The electricity network operator is working with the Juliet O Foundation, which was set up by Juliet Omoregie, who worked in the NHS for over 30 years and is now dedicating her time to helping vulnerable individuals. The partnership is backed by her son, David, more commonly known…
Calling all apprentices! KNIPEX is launching a new online learning hub built specifically for those starting out in the trades. The KNIPEX SkillsForge Hub is now live, giving apprentices free access to practical training content and tailored resources to help build skills, confidence and good working habits from day one. To mark the launch, KNIPEX…