Nine in ten (94 per cent) tradespeople use their work van to help friends and family at the weekend Tradespeople are most frequently roped in to using their vans to help friends or family transport furniture, move house, or dispose of rubbish One in seven (14 per cent) who use their van outside of work…
New look loyalty programme offers customers more ways to be rewarded Toolstation has announced an update to its existing loyalty programme, Toolstation Club that will see more benefits announced to support its members. From 1st October, it will introduce an additional tier to its loyalty programme, the Toolstation Trade Club, designed to reward its most…
New research reveals which vans cost drivers the most to fix, analysing average repair bills for engines, suspension, brakes and other key systems, while also ranking each model’s reliability. Nissan NV200 and Fiat Doblo Cargo rank as the most cost-efficient, combining low average repair costs with high reliability scores. At the other end of the…
Built for small and medium-sized businesses running fleets Available in the Allstar Co-Pilot app for fast booking, reminders and cost control Timed ahead of March’s MOT peak to cut admin and downtime Allstar, one of the UK’s leading EV, fuel and business expense payment companies, has enhanced ServicePoint for a new audience – small and…
A Milton Keynes business owner is proving the power of community support, drawing on his own journey from teenage boxer to company director. Callum Biscoe, owner of C&B Electrical Contractors Ltd, is sponsoring Bletchley Boxing Club’s upcoming international tournament. He says the initiatives not only provide vital funding but also reflect the life-changing opportunities he…
UK employers have six months left before UK Government grants for Electric Vehicle (EV) chargepoint installations close on 31 March 2026. The grants, for hundreds or even thousands of pounds, are designed to encourage EV uptake by helping provide charging. The grants are running alongside the UK Government’s newly reinstated purchase grants for qualifying new…
Collaboration and innovation took centre stage at Circular Lighting Live 2025, the UK’s leading sustainability conference for the lighting industry. Held in London and organised by Recolight, the event brought together more than 35 inspirational speakers and leading brands to explore how the industry can accelerate the transition to circularity. Delegates, sponsors, and speakers highlighted…
Engineering and tech professionals urged to share trial and error examples to inspire next generation Running from 10 to 14 November 2025, Tomorrow’s Engineers Week aims to shape young people’s perceptions of the industry. Bringing the community together, it shines a light on inspiring engineers and technicians and the many careers available. For this year’s…
New research shows how plumbers and heating installers across the UK are stepping up to meet the demand for low-carbon heating, but regional disparities remain. Across the UK, 58 per cent of professionals have already trained or upskilled in heat pumps, with a further 34 per cent planning to do so within the next 12…
The first-ever TECH-X 2025 has been hailed a success, uniting the entire lighting sector under one roof. Despite the challenges posed by the London travel disruption, the determination of attendees shone through, proving once again that the strength of our industry lies in its people. Ayça Donaghy, CEO of The LIA, said: The dedication shown…