The surge in demand for Category 3 Control fire performance cables used in critical situations can only help to meet safety compliance requirements, says leading cable supplier AEI Cables. The systems powered by these cables – including smoke and heat extraction systems – assist fire services in firefighting and a safe evacuation in the case…
The money.co.uk business loans team has investigated the state of women’s entrepreneurship in the UK, and the data highlights the top 10 industries with the highest rates of self-employed women. The industries with the most self-employed women: Rank Industry Total number of women in work No. of company- employed women in occupation No….
New research by On The Tools reveals that UK tradespeople overwhelmingly oppose shortening apprenticeships, with 85 per cent rejecting the idea of reducing training to eight months. A further 83 per cent believe shorter apprenticeships would fail to prepare learners for the realities of the trade. The findings highlight a clear concern about training quality…
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) Leadership Team has picked up the award for Association Team of the Year at the prestigious Trade Association Awards. The team is led by CEO Margaret Fitzsimons, with Tracy Hewett, Head of Education and Training, Richard Appleton, Head of Digitalisation, and Anne Vessey, Head of Marketing, Communications and Industry Insight….
Dron & Dickson Ltd, the UK’s only specialist electrical equipment and engineering supplier specialising in harsh & hazardous environments, is leading the charge to become net zero by 2030. Bolstering its efforts by investing more than £100,000 into sustainable practices across its portfolio, the Scottish company has deployed multiple innovative solutions to achieve its ambitious…
Electricity firm UK Power Networks has collected business attire to help unemployed women prepare for job interviews. UK Power Networks have collaborated with the charity Smart Works who offer free interview-appropriate clothing and skills training to women who are unemployed or on zero-hour contracts. Employees set up collection points across London, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds,…
Roofing is the most complained-about building trade in the UK, partly because it is difficult or costly for consumers to check work really needs doing, or has been done correctly Checkatrade Labs has developed a solution – Drone Surveys by Checkatrade – and partnered with drone pilots across the UK The survey utilises drone technology…
Partnership empowers tradespeople to grow their businesses with highly relevant ads Koddi, the leading retail and commerce media technology for enterprises, announced today a new partnership with Checkatrade, the UK’s leading platform for home improvement, to enhance its advertising programme. This strategic partnership equips tradespeople with powerful, data-driven ad solutions to grow their businesses by…
Aurora Lighting is set to make a strong impact at several major industry events in 2025. With a packed schedule that includes CEF Live 2025, BEPEX in Ireland, and the Toolbox Talk roadshow events in Scotland, as well as numerous breakfast mornings and trade counter events across the UK, Aurora is bringing its latest innovations…
A brand-new training and professional development space is launching in Bolton on Thursday, 13 March, providing a cutting-edge environment for electricians, electrical contractors, and trade professionals to train, upskill, and collaborate. Imagination Street is a purpose-built hub designed to support practical, hands-on training alongside theoretical learning. With a fully equipped electrical training area, EV charging…