Van drivers have been warned of the common mistakes which could see their insurance void, including having a messy vehicle. Motoring experts from Quotezone.co.uk have revealed five reasons drivers could be invalidating their insurance. One of the most unusual mistakes is having a messy van. Experts advise if the police feel the mess is a hazard…
MARCH has opened a new regional hub at Meadowhall Business Park in Sheffield, marking a major investment in Yorkshire’s growing economy and supporting the company’s continued expansion. The new site replaces the company’s former Chesterfield and Leeds offices, bringing teams together under one roof to create a collaborative environment designed for innovation, training and growth….
Electrician Gina York has taken dedication to a whole new level; she got a tattoo of the On The Tools logo after a dramatic encounter with tool theft, and has now been crowned Electrician of the Year at the 2025 On The Tools Awards, supported by headline sponsor Jewson and category sponsor CEF. Gina’s commitment…
NAPIT Training, in partnership with Elmhurst Energy, is pleased to be offering a brand-new course on Domestic Ventilation. Responding to growing industry demand, the BPEC Domestic Ventilation course has been designed for experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers, and heating engineers seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems. The course covers the…
Growing fire safety industry body Fire Aware is spelling out the benefits of raising standards in the industry in the interests of protecting people. As its membership grows, the organisation is sending a message to the fire safety industry supply chain – think about your duty of care and your moral responsibility. Gavin Skelly, Fire…
The UK’s best tradespeople celebrated at Checkatrade Awards grand finale following four regional heats across the country Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, has announced the winners of its prestigious annual awards at a ceremony held at Wembley Stadium this week. Hosted by Sky News presenter Darren McCaffrey, the Checkatrade Awards final brought together…
To help Scotland meet its ambitious 2045 net zero target, Baxi urges commercial Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Contractors and Consultants to upskill in low-carbon heating solutions. Baxi recently explored the challenges facing the heating industry in a podcast episode, where Technical Solutions Manager Alan Omand highlighted the importance of manufacturer training and pre-sales support to help…
International Men’s Day is an opportunity to highlight positive male role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Men and Boys’. Simon Mayo, regional area manager at ANDYSMANCLUB, appeared on the Watts Current Podcast with NAPIT to speak about the men’s suicide prevention charity, which offers free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups…
A tranquil walking trail designed to help men open up about hidden mental health struggles is taking shape in Sittingbourne, supported by local power workers. UK Power Networks teamed up with Mentalk Health Sittingbourne, to work on the project at the charity’s nature retreat on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. They cleared brambles, edged pathways and…
WISKA UK Ltd is proud to announce that its innovative COMBI 310 junction box has been named Residential/Domestic Product of the Year at the Electrical Industry Awards 2025, recognising excellence and innovation across the UK electrical sector. Following the announcement, the official Winners’ Reception was held at Prosecco House in London on 14th November. The event brought together category winners,…