The Screwfix Foundation is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with Hospice UK – the national champion for hospices, representing the community of more than 200 across the UK. Hospices provide vital care to approximately 310,000 people each year, yet many face significant funding challenges. Together, we will deliver improvement grants to help hospices enhance…
For tradespeople across the UK, tool theft is more than just an inconvenience. It can bring work to a halt and rack up thousands in replacement costs. Temporary business van experts, Tempcover, carried out a survey of 500 UK tradespeople to explore how concerned they are about tool theft, what impact it can have and…
Hamworthy Heating, technical experts in commercial heating and hot water products, has launched a new Commercial Service Division to deliver efficient, nationwide support and a first class customer experience. As part of Hamworthy Heating’s continued investment in innovation and service excellence, the new Commercial Service Division brings together the company’s expertise across all commercial heating…
The DALI Alliance, recognized as the international authority in lighting technology standardization, proudly announces the launch of its new test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways. This groundbreaking release allows seamless control of wired DALI devices from either Bluetooth® NLC (Networked Lighting Control) or Zigbee wireless ecosystems, and provides access to data from…
Tradespeople are facing an ‘epidemic’ of tool theft costing millions per year, according to recent research1. But an insurance expert has warned that many tradespeople may not be protected financially, if they were to fall victim to the crime. Barry Marsh, an insurance expert at Trade Direct Insurance, with over 13 years of experience in…
Ultra LEDs, the leading UK supplier of commercial and architectural LED lighting solutions, has appointed Danny Emmett as Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a significant step in the company’s strategic growth plan. Emmett brings more than two decades of experience in scaling high-growth, customer-focused businesses. He previously held senior leadership roles at AO.com, where he served…
Carhartt has Christmas all wrapped up with its exciting Christmas Gift Guide, a practical but festive line up that’s ideal for tradespeople who want kit that works hard and still brings a touch of Christmas cheer. Carhartt’s Relaxed Fit Outdoor Graphic T-Shirt (107269) is the sort of dependable cotton tee that always ends up at…
As a year marked by severe supply chain pressures draws to a close, and with few signs of relief as 2026 approaches, Thomas Marks, General Manager of the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, argues that the electromechanical repair sector is more vital than ever. Today, perhaps more than ever, the smartest way to keep…
Experts urge the lighting industry to embrace transparency, critical analysis, and meaningful use of environmental data. Experts Challenge Industry This year’s Light25 hosted talks from a range of lighting experts. Kael Gillam, Senior Associate at Hoare Lea Lighting, and Max Robson, Environmental Metrics Manager at Recolight, delivered an insightful presentation on the use of Environmental…
The Department for Education (DfE) has published new data on apprenticeships in England. Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK, who has been analysing the data, comments: “We are pleased to see that engineering and technology apprenticeship starts have increased by 5%. This comes at a time when we urgently need more people entering careers in the sector. Skills England has identified that the engineering, construction and…