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April 2022 marked the release of Amendment 2 to BS7671:2018, bringing with it a series of important updates for electricians across the UK. While the changes aren’t as sweeping as some past revisions, there are several adjustments that every installer…

The UK is heading into a critical period for trade skills, with electricians at the centre of the challenge. According to the UK Trade Skills Index 2023, the construction and wider t rade sector will require an additional 937,000 workers…

The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has become one of the most hotly debated transport policies in recent years. For everyday motorists, the charge is inconvenient, but for tradespeople whose work depends on reliable transport, the changes…

Electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping how we think about transport, with adoption in the UK accelerating year on year. But alongside benefits like lower emissions and reduced reliance on fossil fuels, EVs also bring new engineering challenges. Among these is…

Reports of energy meter tampering are on the increase, with more tradespeople noticing it in UK homes. A recent survey by Direct Line revealed that 3 in 10 tradespeople have come across signs of tampering, highlighting how common the practice…

For decades, the “dream careers” most often promoted to young people were professional titles such as doctor, lawyer, or banker. Parents encouraged children to head to university, often with the belief that academic qualifications equalled financial stability. But new research…

The UK’s electrical industry is under pressure. Demand for skilled electricians keeps rising, yet many firms say they simply cannot find enough workers to cover the jobs available. With the skills gap widening year on year, businesses are being forced…

From phones and tablets to TVs and gaming consoles, our homes are full of electronic devices — and with them comes the i nevitable tangle of wires. Most of us have that dreaded “spaghetti drawer” stuffed with cables, but poor…

The UK has passed an important milestone in renewable energy adoption, with more than 1.3 million domestic solar installations and around 500 large-scale solar farms now in operation. But while solar panels are designed to deliver clean energy for decades,…

For decades, hands-on trades such as plumbing, electrical work and construction have been dominated by men. But this picture is slowly changing. Not only are more women entering these roles, but consumers are also showing a growing preference for hiring…