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BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 will be the second, full consolidated amendment to the BS 7671:2018 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations, which was first published in 2018, with BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 (Standalone) in 2020, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 in 2022 and BS 7671:2018+A3:2024 (Standalone) in 2024. Significant changes include: a new chapter on Stationary Secondary Batteries where the purpose is for …

Southern Power Tools, a trusted supplier to the trade, utilities, and industrial sectors for over four decades, is marking its 45th anniversary with a major milestone: the launch of Insulated Hand Tools, a dedicated e-commerce platform supplying 1000V-rated, VDE-certified insulated tools for electricians and electrical contractors. The celebration comes with a generational twist – as …

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has installed the first of thousands of planned public EV charge points across Suffolk as part of the council’s Plug in Suffolk Project – a programme designed to accelerate the county’s transition to sustainable transport. The project uses £5.3 million government funding through the Local Electric Vehicle …

There is high business confidence among UK tradespeople for the year ahead. This is despite a challenging 2025, facing rising costs, customer cancellations and a prevalent mental health strain on workers. A new “UK State of the Trades Report” has been released, following a survey of 500 UK tradespeople by Jackson Woodturners, revealing that the …

Recolight Announces 2026 Webinar Series Focusing on Sustainable Lighting Innovation Recolight is delighted to unveil its 2026 webinar series. The free to attend session are open to all, covering a range of topics to support the lighting industry’s move towards greater sustainability. The webinars bring together experts, thought leaders, and innovators to share insights, discuss …

Leading apprenticeship provider JTL has officially opened its newly refurbished ‘London South’ training centre in Orpington, following a £1 million investment to expand high-quality electrical, plumbing and heating training across London and Kent. The centre was formally opened at a launch event attended by employers, industry stakeholders and local representatives, with Helen Hayes MP, Chair …

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) recently visited Loughborough College to speak with JTL Electrical Apprentices and T Level Electrical students about our ongoing mission to support apprentices, employees, retired colleagues and their immediate families within the electrical and energy industries. A key focus of the visit was EIC’s mental health awareness work and the importance …

Parliamentary reception puts sole traders at the heart of the UK’s Making Tax Digital transition With major changes to the tax system less than 3 months away, Sage and Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, brought tradespeople, policymakers and technology leaders together in the House of Commons yesterday to spotlight how digital tools and …

Reinforces the value of Signify’s active engagement in public policy and industry collaboration, disclosure of climate-related risks and opportunities and ambitious science-based emissions reduction targets. Signify, the world leader in lighting, has been recognized on CDP’s annual Climate ‘A’ list for leadership on climate action. The rating reflects excellence across all dimensions of climate leadership, …

NVC Lighting has launched its new 2026 catalogue, featuring new products alongside a wide array of high-performance and cost-effective LED commercial lighting solutions for a range of applications and sectors. The new catalogue includes a selection of products new for 2026, including the upgraded STERLING PRO. Using the latest back-lit technology, STERLING PRO combines high …

The five-year partnership with Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) has helped 500 young people gain valuable trade skills, 70 per cent of whom have earned a City & Guilds qualification Toolstation has announced the completion of a new community renovation project in partnership with social enterprise Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), helping transform and refurbish the clubhouse …

2026 is a year of great opportunities for Electric Vehicles, says the global vehicle charging brand CTEK, with a wide range of exciting new cars arriving and a new era of smarter charging possible. But to fully accelerate to electric, everyone in the EV ecosystem must encourage drivers to make the switch. Stefan Gabrielsson, Business …

A ground-breaking three-year partnership supports Service leavers and veterans into construction careers. A trailblazing three-year partnership between Lovell, Morgan Sindall Construction and the Building Heroes Education Foundation launches the industry-focused sponsorship of the Darlington Skills Academy, a major support hub for Service leavers and veterans looking to enter into a career within the construction industry, …

UK EV charge point manufacturer VCHRGD announces integration with Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go smart tariff, offering customers super-low charging costs and making it easier for installers to offer VCHRGD EV chargers to more customers than ever before. VCHRGD Technologies, one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV charge point manufacturers, has confirmed that its chargers are …

A father and daughter duo have been helping to keep London’s lights on for a combined 64 years – crediting their long service to the “loyalty and pride” they both feel for UK Power Networks. Sarah Day, customer services manager for central London, started her career in power 17 years ago after walking into the Falconwood office as an …

More than 1,600 UK businesses filed for administration in 2025 – a 5 per cent decrease compared to last year – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. However, the figure (1,631) remains 22 per cent higher than in 2022, signalling that UK companies are still facing significant pressures despite some signs of …

Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware is highlighting the need for further training and education across the industry at all levels to help improve prevention and improve fire safety across the built environment. The fire safety sector is currently facing significant shortages of qualified staff, made worse by the need for specialist skills to manage …

Funds from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) must be used for retrofitting old, inefficient building services with smarter upgrades, in the push for making hospitals, schools and public buildings more sustainable. The call comes from Jason Cox, sales director for building services at Wilo, a leading manufacturer of pumps and pump systems, as grants …

Residents across the East, South East and London have award-winning customer service heroes on hand if ever needed – including over the festive period. UK Power Networks which delivers electricity from the national grid to 8.5 million homes and businesses across the East, South East and London, has recently won a host of awards including …

Overland Shoes has appointed seasoned footwear executive, Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of disruptive new safety footwear brand, Bobcat Safety Footwear – backed by a specialist sales force. With over two decades of commercial leadership across global footwear markets, Peter brings extensive expertise from senior roles at Reebok, FILA, Radley and …

By Stacey Lucas, BCIA President With temperatures dropping, festive decorations now commonplace in workplaces and homes, and anticipation building for various parties and get-togethers over the Christmas period, thoughts will soon inevitably turn to the new year and the start of 2026. However, it’s also important to take a retrospective look at the past 12 …

Glamox, a global leader in lighting, has launched Luxo Align, a range of free-standing and pendant designer office lights that combine Scandinavian minimalist design with adjustable, personalisable light levels and colours to suit any mood or task. The stylish office light received the Best Industrial Design award at the IDC.25 Awards in Ålesund, Norway. The …

An award of nearly half a million pounds from the Department for Education is helping Bradford College to support more young adults into the construction sector. Over £994k in Adult Skills Fund money was made available to regional colleges via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to deliver comprehensive construction skills, with Bradford College securing nearly …