Trades

High wages and lack of employer funding are the biggest obstacles to Scotland’s electrical businesses recruiting apprentices, a new survey by the country’s construction largest trade association has revealed. Some 52% of respondents to the poll by SELECT said that the financial double-whammy was the main reason for them not taking on an apprentice or adult trainee. A massive 87% claimed that …

P.Louise City at Manchester’s Trafford Palazzo is far from a traditional retail space. Designed as an immersive beauty destination, the experience blends retail, education and entertainment into one bold, theatrical environment where every detail has been carefully considered. With its unapologetically vibrant identity, P.Louise City brings the brand’s signature creativity and energy into a physical …

UK manufacturers could unlock a clean energy dividend worth more than £2 billion by 2035 by switching away from gas and scaling up proven energy technologies, according to independent economic modelling published today by E.ON. The analysis is part of E.ON’s ReIndustrial Revolution report exploring how smarter energy choices help business turn energy from a …

Equipment hire specialist Redmyle has made a significant investment in Cat® XQP20, XQP60 and XQP115 EU Stage V generator sets from Finning UK & Ireland, expanding its temporary power rental fleet through a new supply and support agreement. Established in 2005, Redmyle supplies temporary power, pumping and climate-control equipment nationwide from distribution centres in Glasgow, …

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 …

Located beneath Trafford Way in Doncaster, the Frenchgate Tunnel forms part of the wider Frenchgate Interchange development, connecting road, rail and bus infrastructure within the town centre. By 2023, the tunnel’s existing lighting installation had become increasingly difficult and expensive to maintain. The original system used high pressure sodium (HPS) and fluorescent lighting technology housed …

One of the world’s leading manufacturers of cable management solutions, CMP Products has partnered with Southern Ontario’s largest manufacturer’s agents, Salex Headquartered in the UK, with offices around the globe including Edmonton and Houston, CMP Products’ extensive range – including cable glands, cable cleats and cable lugs – will now be available through Salex. The …

New industry research from test equipment specialists Martindale Electric has revealed that 86% of electrical professionals have experienced an ‘electrical incident’ at work and it’s just part of a wider picture of many electrical incidents and near misses among UK electrical professionals. Martindale Electric has published new research showing the true scale of electrical incidents …

Recolight is delighted to announce the appointment of a new director, David Barnwell, who will represent Holophane on the Recolight Ltd board; the first time the company has held a seat on the board. David is Managing Director of Holophane, a role he has held since 2019, and brings over 30 years’ experience in the …

Using CU Phosco FL820 luminaires, Energisystem Sweden has delivered a new LED mast lighting solution for Södra’s industrial port in Mönsterås. The project has improved visibility and operational safety across the quay area while reducing installed power consumption by 59%. Södra has modernised the quay lighting at its industrial port in Mönsterås with a new …

Drayton is celebrating after achieving a major health and safety milestone at its Plymouth manufacturing facility, which has now recorded more than 1.5 million working hours without a lost time accident. The achievement has been recognised by parent company Schneider Electric, with the site receiving a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of its outstanding safety …

Like & share this news article: News   Posted by: user_amy      4th August 2026 Bitzero Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AIBZ) (CSE: AIBZ.U) (FSE:000) (“Bitzero” or the “Company”), a provider of sustainable high-performance compute (“HPC”) and AI data centre infrastructure, announced a collaboration with Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, further strengthening Bitzero’s growing …

Ideal Heating has raised the bar for excellence in customer service by retaining sought-after A Company That Cares status with improved scores across the board. The UK heating market leader has again been ranked among the very best businesses for consistently delivering exceptional customer service and satisfaction. The coveted A Company That Cares award places …

23-year-old software engineering graduate builds Graft, a job management and tax app, after watching his builder dad wrestle with paperwork. With graduate jobs in software engineering harder to come by than ever, one talented local 23-year-old has decided not to wait for the market to turn around. Instead, he’s built his own business. Sam Barrett, …

Fresh analysis from New AutoMotive reveals a £172 million-a-year VAT penalty on electric car drivers who can’t charge at home, with renters and those without off-street parking hit hardest. UK electric vehicle drivers are collectively paying an estimated £172 million a year in VAT on public charging, dwarfing the £40 million a year saving delivered …