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Recolight Details Environmental Goals and Progress. Recolight has published its Commitment to Sustainability for 2025. The document summarises the plans Recolight has put in place to reduce the company’s own environmental impact, and to help others to do the same. Recolight CEO Nigel Harvey explains the strategy: “Firstly, we try to put our own house …
EV charging industry association ChargeUK publishes plan to break the deadlock on decarbonising the UK freight sector. The Government must take steps in collaboration with industry to address the ‘chicken and egg’ dilemma currently holding up heavy goods vehicle (HGV) electrification, the EV charging sector association ChargeUK has said. HGVs are critical to the UK …
The European Commission’s weakening of its 2035 target for zero-emission car and vans sales will negatively impact investment certainty in Europe’s e-mobility ecosystem, but the continent’s future remains electric. Over 200 European business leaders had in September called on President von der Leyen to deliver a clear 2035 electrification investment signal in today’s review. Today’s …
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association), together with its partner organisation EuropeOn representing the electrical contracting sector in Europe, welcome today’s announcement signalling closer relations between the EU and UK on internal electrical markets. The UK and EU have deeply intertwined electricity systems but post-Brexit, barriers emerged leading to higher electricity costs. ECA has a close collaboration with …
Key Integrated Services, a leading mechanical and electrical engineering company, has launched fire protection and security specialist, ProDefend. The new company expands the services that Key Integrated Services can offer to its customers and has been launched at a time when a multitude of factors are driving demand. “The launch of ProDefend was an easy …
Winter always exposes the weak points in heating systems, but this year installers are feeling the pressure earlier than usual. Breakdown calls are climbing, planned upgrades are clashing with cold snaps and customers still expect normality even when their heating is out of action. According to Arctic Hayes, this is driving renewed demand for reliable …
https://www.electricaltimes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TLG_COLLEGE2_Social_Media_1920x1080px_en.mp4 College 2 has been completely re-imagined to meet the evolving demands of modern educational spaces. Designed and manufactured in Spennymoor, UK, it pairs low-glare, high-quality light with installer-friendly engineering. A patent-pending hinged gear tray allows safe, eye-level wiring and ground-level servicing; a hidden connector enables neat continuous runs. Seven mounting options simplify one-for-one …
Major milestone sees VisNet’s network monitoring tech support over 5.5 million homes across the UK VisNet from EA Technology, the world’s leading grid-edge intelligence business, has reached a major milestone with the deployment of its 25,000th Hub device. The VisNet Hub, a compact low-voltage (LV) monitoring device installed at substations, provides Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) …
A Hull-based building services engineering company has completed the first year of a three-year electrical maintenance contract with Hull College, which has already resulted in major energy savings. The partnership between GW Power and Hull College has already delivered significant improvements across the college’s estate, supporting its commitment to sustainable transport and greener campus operations. …
Drayton, leading manufacturer of heating controls, has revealed that its Rewards+ points can now be redeemed for a range of popular retail vouchers, helping installers save big this Christmas. With the busiest shopping season here, members of Drayton’s loyalty programme can exchange points earned through Drayton product installations directly for digital vouchers, via the Drayton …
A Leicester truck dealership has invested in its operations with a cutting-edge solar installation that will power everything from heavy-duty welding equipment to the next generation of electric HGVs. Energy specialist CES partners with lead contractor Ample Power – their biggest collaboration project to date – for the Ford & Slater DAF Trucks UK dealership …
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), Believ, is installing an ultra-rapid charging hub in Blackburn, Aberdeen, to help Scottish drivers and visitors to the region transition to EVs. The hub is strategically situated on the A96 – Northern Scotland’s major road connecting Aberdeen to Inverness. It is also located by a coffee shop to …
NAPIT has Welcomed the Findings of Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Report Following its “Workforce Planning to Deliver Clean, Secure Energy” Inquiry The committee says the Government will only meet its clean energy 2030 or 2050 decarbonised building targets if there is significant new intervention in the UK workforce and calls for a leading …
InstaVolt has welcomed the Government’s £1.5 billion package to accelerate the UK’s transition to electric vehicles, but warned that confirmed pay-per-mile taxation and unresolved cost pressures still threaten to slow EV uptake and delay investment in public charging infrastructure. This week’s Autumn Budget confirmed: £1.3 billion of additional funding for the Electric Car Grant, extending …
AEMT Awards 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton, Coventry. 20.11.25 The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) was thrilled to return to Coventry on Thursday, November 20th, for its 8th Annual Awards Ceremony. This year’s event saw a near record number of entries across the eight categories, showcasing outstanding contributions from the electro-mechanical industry. Kevin …
The highly anticipated LiGHT Expo London returned for its fourth consecutive and increasingly successful year. As the UK’s only dedicated high-end lighting exhibition, LiGHT 25 once again welcomed thousands of visitors to the Business Design Centre in London. Over two days, the 19th and 20th of November, the exhibition centre was transformed into a creative …
Dave Elson, Werner’s UK Compliance Manager A joint investigation by The Ladder Association and T&R Test Research Centre has uncovered alarming safety failings among telescopic ladders sold in the UK -particularly those purchased from online marketplaces supplied by unknown or third-party vendors. Telescopic ladders have become increasingly popular thanks to their compact, lightweight, and adjustable …
Ideal Heating is kicking off the festive season with its first ever Christmas jumper fundraiser. The one-of-a-kind, limited-edition knit is available to pre order now exclusively through Ideal’s Connect platform, with 80% of every sale going to Shelter UK, the housing and homelessness charity. Installers should move fast, with around 200 jumpers being released. Pre …
Van drivers are being urged to step up security as darker evenings and cold weather bring a spike in tool thefts across the UK. Motoring experts at LeaseLoco are warning that opportunistic thieves often target work vans left in the dark overnight, with stolen tools not only causing financial loss but also leaving tradespeople unable …
Skills and apprenticeship policy has come under sharp focus in the wake of the Autumn Budget, with industry bodies raising concerns about rising wage costs, limited employer support and ongoing uncertainty within the training system. While measures to fully fund SME apprenticeships for under-25s have been welcomed, sector leaders warn that higher employment costs, unchanged …
The Autumn Budget has prompted a strong response from across the UK’s electric vehicle and charging sectors. While the government’s commitment to extend EV grants and accelerate charge point rollout has been welcomed, industry leaders warn that new cost pressures, including future pay-per-mile taxation and business rates for charging bays, risk undermining progress. Their reactions …
Unicrimp, part of the Scolmore Group, continues to strengthen its reputation for providing practical, high-quality solutions for electrical professionals with its comprehensive Trade Tub range. Part of Unicrimp’s extensive Q-Crimp range of cable accessories, and designed with the trade in mind, these robust tubs offer a convenient and reliable supply of commonly used fixings and …
Renowned for its commitment to safety and security across its range of products, Ovia, part of the Scolmore Group, is proud to announce the latest addition to its successful Amenity range, the modular Beelo Bollard. Joining Ovia’s versatile and robust collection of exterior lighting solutions, the Beelo Bollard is engineered to deliver exceptional performance, long-lasting …
The government’s Autumn Budget has prompted strong responses from across the energy, construction and skills sectors. Leaders representing small businesses, installers, house builders, apprenticeships and clean energy have voiced concerns about gaps in support, uncertainty for long-term planning and the impact on growth. Others welcomed specific measures but warned that broader challenges remain unaddressed. The …