The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA) has announced the draft programme for TECH-X 2026: Technical Excellence Conference, taking place on Thursday 2 July 2026 at the Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Birmingham. TECH-X 2026 will deliver a full day of high-quality discussions and knowledge-sharing, designed to support professionals across the lighting supply chain. The…
Experts sound the alarm over Brits’ poor smoke alarm-testing habits 7 per cent of Brits admit to never testing their smoke alarm, meaning millions could be putting themselves at risk Charity launches ‘Don’t Ignore the Beep’ campaign as part of Electrical Fire Safety Week Experts are raising the alarm as millions of households could be…
Yorkshire-based steelwork manufacturing and coded welding specialist Tadweld has today released new research highlighting the UK’s highest-earning trade roles heading into 2026, reinforcing the strength, earning potential and long-term appeal of skilled trade careers across the country. Drawing on data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), Gov.uk, Indeed, and Total Jobs, the analysis shows…
The increasing demand for data centres, supercharged by the relentless rise of AI, is driving major growth for safety seal manufacturer Roxtec. The company has recorded its busiest 12 months to date in the sector and is currently working on more than 40 data centre projects across the UK and Europe. New figures reveal the…
Toolstation and CT1 have revealed the winner of their recent ‘Win a Van’ competition, helping boost the business of Luton based gas engineer Zaahid Abdin. The three-month long competition, which was launched in September, was available exclusively to Toolstation Club members who simply had to spend over £50 on CT1 products to enter. Zaahid added…
The Lighting Industry Association (LIA), the UK’s largest trade body for lighting manufacturers and suppliers, and Recolight, the UK’s leading WEEE compliance and circular economy champion for lighting, today announced a new Strategic Partnership designed to accelerate sustainability and compliance across the sector. Key elements of the partnership include: Reciprocal online resources linking each-others’ members…
Richard Strode, Managing Director, Tridonic UK A recent article published in the Mail on Sunday regarding health concerns linked to blue-rich LED street lighting has reignited a vital conversation about the intersection of public health, environmental responsibility, and urban infrastructure. As a leading innovator in lighting technology, Tridonic welcomes this scrutiny – and believes it’s…
One in five don’t have an agreed plan to meet net-zero goals One in four using fossil fuels for over 90 per cent of their energy Trusts turning to technology to make progress – almost two-thirds using solutions to optimise energy use New research reveals that NHS Trusts across England are making headway towards net-zero targets but…
Printers are one of those everyday devices most people rely on but rarely think about, that is, until something goes wrong. From home offices to busy workplaces, printers quietly handle documents, invoices, and reports with the push of a button. Understanding how printers work can help you use them more efficiently and avoid common issues…
Leading cable management solutions provider, CMP Products, has raised more than £20,000 for a North East mental health charity dedicated to providing both lifesaving and life changing support. Based in Northumberland, the company, which specialises in designing and manufacturing cable glands, cleats and accessories, has carried out a series of fundraising activities throughout the course…