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With energy bills high and households under pressure to go greener, scams linked to eco-friendly products are on the rise. Fraudsters are targeting UK homeowners with fake grants, poor-quality installs, and unsafe electrical work. Staying alert is the best way…

The UK’s electrical industry is under pressure. With half of companies reporting that they cannot find enough qualified sparks, the skills shortage is forcing employers to explore new ways of keeping up with demand. One option now being taken more…

The renewable energy sector has just been shaken up by a discovery from researchers at the University of Oxford. Their development of ultra-thin perovskite solar cells could fundamentally change how electricity is generated, potentially replacing traditional s ilicon panels altogether. …

With festive sales and online bargains, more people in the UK are turning to e-bikes and e-scooters. But alongside the growth comes risk. The Government’s ‘Buy Safe, Be Safe’ campaign warns that counterfeit or unsafe models pose serious fire hazards…

Late payments remain one of the biggest financial headaches for self-employed tradespeople in the UK. New figures suggest that the average spark or contractor is chasing more than £6,000 in overdue invoices — a figure that h ighlights just how…

Thinking about becoming an electrician? Whether you’re choosing your first career or retraining later in life, it’s worth weighing up the positives and the challenges. The trade offers solid wages, future-proof demand, and flexibility — but it’s not without its…

Electricians play a vital role in modern life, keeping homes, workplaces, and public buildings safe, efficient, and connected. Their work is varied — ranging from installing new systems, to d iagnosing faults, to upgrading infrastructure for the future.  For those…

Whether you’re starting your career journey at 16 or considering retraining later in life, the electrical industry continues to attract people who want reliable, skilled and rewarding work. But is being an electrician really a good career choice in the…

If you’re thinking about becoming an electrician, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how long will it take? The answer depends on which training route you follow. Some learners qualify in as little as 12–18 months, while others…

For electricians, wholesalers are part of daily life. Whether it’s picking up Twin & Earth, grabbing a consumer unit, or ordering specialist f ittings, the choice of wholesaler can shape how smoothly a job runs. But with so many options…