The highly anticipated LiGHT Expo London returned for its fourth consecutive and increasingly successful year. As the UK’s only dedicated high-end lighting exhibition, LiGHT 25 once again welcomed thousands of visitors to the Business Design Centre in London. Over two days, the 19th and 20th of November, the exhibition centre was transformed into a creative…
A joint investigation by The Ladder Association and T&R Test Research Centre has uncovered alarming safety failings among telescopic ladders sold in the UK -particularly those purchased from online marketplaces supplied by unknown or third-party vendors. Telescopic ladders have become increasingly popular thanks to their compact, lightweight, and adjustable design. However, of the 18 ladders…
Ideal Heating is kicking off the festive season with its first ever Christmas jumper fundraiser. The one-of-a-kind, limited-edition knit is available to pre order now exclusively through Ideal’s Connect platform, with 80% of every sale going to Shelter UK, the housing and homelessness charity. Installers should move fast, with around 200 jumpers being released. Pre…
Van drivers are being urged to step up security as darker evenings and cold weather bring a spike in tool thefts across the UK. Motoring experts at LeaseLoco are warning that opportunistic thieves often target work vans left in the dark overnight, with stolen tools not only causing financial loss but also leaving tradespeople unable…
Winners of the Electrical Industry Awards 2025 came together on Friday 14th November for a relaxed and uplifting afternoon at The Prosecco House, One Tower Bridge, London. Held following the online announcement of this year’s results, the dedicated winners’ reception gave guests the chance to celebrate their achievements in person, enjoy good food and drink,…
Skills and apprenticeship policy has come under sharp focus in the wake of the Autumn Budget, with industry bodies raising concerns about rising wage costs, limited employer support and ongoing uncertainty within the training system. While measures to fully fund SME apprenticeships for under-25s have been welcomed, sector leaders warn that higher employment costs, unchanged…
The Autumn Budget has prompted a strong response from across the UK’s electric vehicle and charging sectors. While the government’s commitment to extend EV grants and accelerate charge point rollout has been welcomed, industry leaders warn that new cost pressures, including future pay-per-mile taxation and business rates for charging bays, risk undermining progress. Their reactions…
The government’s Autumn Budget has prompted strong responses from across the energy, construction and skills sectors. Leaders representing small businesses, installers, house builders, apprenticeships and clean energy have voiced concerns about gaps in support, uncertainty for long-term planning and the impact on growth. Others welcomed specific measures but warned that broader challenges remain unaddressed. The…
Reform needed as Boiler Upgrade Scheme under review in Autumn Budget Only around 5 per cent of the Government’s annual air source heat pump installation target is being met in England and Wales under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), according to new data* analysed by Hewer Facilities Management. The Government is targeting 600,000 heat pump…
Nine in ten tradespeople have felt stressed at some point this year, reveals new report Over a third (37 per cent) admit feeling more stressed at this time of year, whilst over a quarter (27 per cent) report higher levels of burnout Mental health experts, Dr Luke Sullivan and Nigel Sanderson at Men’s Minds Matter,…