Posted by: electime 11th August 2026
Posted by: user_amy 11th August 2026
Posted by: user_amy 11th August 2026
Industry leaders across the electric vehicle sector have responded to reports in The Times that the government is preparing to launch a consultation this week on relaxing its zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, including a “significant section” on plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). The current mandate requires 33% of new cars sold this year to be…
Following the government’s announcement that schools in England will offer greater access to technical and vocational subjects from age 14, NICEIC CEO Clair Mowbray commented: “We welcome this announcement as a positive step forward and an important recognition of the vital role that skilled trades will play in the UK’s future. “It is particularly encouraging to hear the Prime Minister specifically reference…
The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) welcomes the Government’s announcement that businesses bidding for public contracts will be judged more strongly on their commitment to creating high-quality jobs, tackling local skills shortages, and supporting young people into apprenticeships and work placements. Yesterday’s announcement confirms that, for central government contracts worth £5 million or more, the weighting for…
Kiwa has responded to evolving requirements for fire safety in high-rise residential buildings with the introduction of the world’s first certified 180-minute fire resistance test for cables. The new 180-minute test as part of BASEC Certificate of Assessed Design (CAD058) goes beyond the 30, 60 and 120-minute benchmarks which form the basis of current standards…
