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On 3rd February 2020, Amendment 1 of the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) was released, focusing solely on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging installations. This update reflects rapid changes in EV technology and is part of the UK’s wider push…

Working as a tradesperson can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can affect both your business and personal life. From customer payments to securing new jobs, these are some of the most common concerns tradespeople face…

Working from home has become standard practice for many in the UK, and a well-designed home office is no longer a luxury but a n ecessity. The right setup can improve comfort, productivity, and work-life balance, but it also needs…

One of the most important parts of running a trade business — and often the difference between repeat custom and losing work — is how you handle customer interactions. From the first phone call to completing the job, every stage…

Living a greener lifestyle doesn’t have to mean fitting your home with solar panels, driving an electric car, or building a compost heap in your garden. While these big changes can make a difference, smaller everyday adjustments can be just…

In 2019, more than 79,000 construction workers suffered from work-related ill health (either new or long-standing conditions). Around 54,000 workers every year experience non-fatal i njuries such as trips and falls, strains from lifting, accidents at height, or being struck…

Starting a business is exciting — and a bit d aunting. The truth is, great ideas still fail when basics get missed. Below are the most common mistakes new owners make, plus simple ways to avoid them.  Don’t underestimate the…

The pandemic has reshaped the world of work. Redundancies, furlough schemes, and industry shutdowns forced millions of people to re-think what a stable and fulfilling career looks like. By September 2020, more than 9.6 million workers were still on furlough,…

From 1st September 2021, new rules came into force for electricians looking to join a Competent Person Scheme (CPS) such as NICEIC or NAPIT. These changes are designed to raise competency standards in the industry and ensure all registered c…

Filed under History • Published on 30/09/21  The surge in popularity of electric cars may feel like a modern phenomenon, but the idea has been around since the Georgian era. In fact, long before today’s climate debates, Victorians were already…