InstaVolt, the UK’s leading public ultra-rapid EV charging network, has launched the industry’s first use of live GPS tracking in a bid to tackle the rising threat of charging cable theft. Delivered in partnership with Trackit247, the pioneering initiative will see live GPS devices installed in charging cables across InstaVolt’s nationwide network to enable real-time…
The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report. With the UK already facing a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030*, the report highlights the increasingly urgent need for government action to address the growing…
Despite transport disruption, the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2025, held at the Cavendish Conference Centre, welcomed delegates from across the UK for a day of insights, debate, and inspiration. The annual event, organised by ICEL (Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting), brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and professionals from across the sector to discuss the…
A ground-breaking continuous improvement framework designed specifically to prevent workplace sexual harassment has been unveiled this week by leading HR practitioner and founder of OneSource HR, Chloe Wallace. First of its kind, the CEASE Framework provides employers with a practical, evidence-based methodology to embed harassment prevention into their core business processes. Moving beyond box-ticking and…
More than half (59 per cent) of UK heating engineers are either already or likely to work with other companies to develop heat pump competencies, according to heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi’s fourth annual Installer Skills Survey. Despite this interest in being prepared, a lack of consumer demand remains the number one barrier…
Grant UK has updated its online training for installers and heating engineers with the release of a new on-demand course for the Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump range. The new Grant Aerona³ ASHP Installer on-demand course includes the latest product information as well as several new course elements to deliver a more interactive learning…
InstaVolt, the UK’s leading ultra-rapid EV charging network, has completed the first installation in a planned nationwide upgrade programme, replacing two 50kW chargers with a single 120kW ultra-rapid unit at Chineham Business Park in Basingstoke. The upgraded charger delivers significantly faster charging speeds in a wider bay designed to be more accessible. The faster charging…
National recognition for PowerShield’s Safe Isolation training and SIPguard compliance platform, raising safety and workforce standards across the EV sector. PowerShield has been named winner of the Best EV Skills & Workforce Development Programme at the EVIEs 2025, held on 2 October, recognising the company’s sector-defi ning approach to Safe Isolation training and compliance. As…
Panduit, a global leader in electrical and network infrastructure solutions, announced that it has achieved an EcoVadis sustainability rating to Silver Medal status, reinforcing the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable business practices. Panduit placed in the 94th percentile amongst more than 150,000 companies worldwide that have been rated by EcoVadis. The EcoVadis assessment…
Customers can now see at a glance the recycled steel content and greenhouse gas emissions linked to the production of every pair of forged pliers from KNIPEX, making it easy to factor sustainability into purchasing decisions. The information appears directly on product pages on the KNIPEX website, showing two clear values: the proportion of recycled…