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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 …

R&B Switchgear Group, a UK leader in switchgear manufacturing and power distribution, celebrated National Manufacturing Day 2025 by welcoming year 10 engineering students from Middleton Technology School for a behind-the-scenes tour of its head office production facility. The nationwide initiative, led by Make UK, highlights the vital role of UK manufacturing and encourages industry leaders …

Senior UK charge point operator decision-makers say government rules are outpacing operational reality, with new research highlighting that uptime targets, round-the-clock support and £10,000 penalties are undermining confidence in rollout feasibility. EV charging platform, Monta, has released new research highlighting the challenges faced by the UK’s public charging network in meeting the government’s Public Charge …

WISKA UK Ltd is proud to announce that it has been awarded the coveted Supplier of the Year title at the 2025 IBA Trade Show and Gala Awards, held on Thursday 18th September 2025 at Whittlebury Hall, in a prestigious event celebrating the best in the industry. For an incredible third consecutive year, WISKA UK Ltd has received …

An alliance bringing together local electrical businesses, industry bodies, education providers and public authorities has been launched in Cheshire. The collaboration, known as the Cheshire & Warrington Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), aims to take meaningful joint action to strengthen electrotechnical skills development and careers provision within the region and help close local electrical …

The new look AEMT annual conference, which celebrated the Association’s 80th anniversary, has been hailed a resounding success by visitors, exhibitors, sponsors and the organisers. The conference, held on 18 September at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, drew a record number of delegates, making it the largest conference ever staged by the AEMT. Visitors …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      29th September 2025 Knightsbridge – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring devices, accessories and lighting – has curated its impressive commercial lighting ranges into a single collection that meets the needs of developers, contractors and specifiers alike. The new dedicated commercial …

This heating season, Drayton is partnering up with CPS to give installers the chance to win with its nationwide training van tour. The Drayton training van will be journeying across the country throughout September and October, giving installers the opportunity to get familiar with its range of best-selling products, including the Digistat range, TRVs and …

EDF Wholesale Market Services will offtake the solar power, and trade and optimise the battery from Verdant Energy’s Walpole and Cowley sites The deal reinforces EDF as Britain’s largest buyer of renewable electricity, with the highest PPA market share under contract EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, has signed Battery Energy Storage System …

Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of background. Many abuse survivors, like Michael, struggle in silence, unsure where to turn. Michael contacted the EIC after an abusive relationship left him housebound, anxious, and using smoking as a coping mechanism. Michael’s previous experience with counselling was disheartening. His trauma was misidentified as grief, leaving him feeling dismissed. …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      26th September 2025 By Andy Leah, General Manager of Duraproducts Recycle Week 2025 shines a light on how we can all give everyday items a second life. Running from 22-28 September under the theme “Rescue Me! Recycle”, the campaign highlights the importance of …

British smart home energy technology manufacturer myenergi has partnered with BT and Openreach to support the electrification of their commercial van and company car fleets. The agreement, which aims to accelerate national progress towards ambitious sustainability targets, will see thousands of eco-smart zappi EV chargers supplied to engineers, giving them a simple way to charge …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: electime      26th September 2025 The icon that’s earned its 50! Carhartt is marking 50 years of an icon – the Active Jac. Since 1975, this jacket has stood for toughness and resilience, trusted by tradespeople, adopted by creatives and cemented as a cultural icon. …