The world market for switchgear is expected to grow at a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.5 per cent during the forecast period of 2020-2026. This is according to a recent report by Global Market Insights. Switchgears are among the most basic equipment of transmission and distribution systems. They are used to control, switch,…
NAPIT welcomes today’s (4thAugust) announcement from Government on the Green Homes Grant Scheme (GHGS) which is set to give over 600,000 homeowners in England up to £10,000 to install energy saving measures to help households save money on energy bills. However, NAPIT are calling for clarity to be given on what certification scheme requirements installers…
A leading UK builders merchant will further enhance its post-lockdown offering by returning to Sunday trading this week. Selco Builders Warehouse’s 68 branches will all open on Sundays between 10am and 4pm, starting on August 9. A programme to reopen cafes – offering a takeaway service only at this stage – will also begin today…
Alcohol-based hand sanitisers used in the fight against COVID-19 are potentially flammable and pose safety risks if used in the wrong working conditions. With British workers returning to work up and down the country, health and safety experts at CE Safety are alerting Brits to the potential fire risk of alcohol-based hand sanitisers. A trainer…
When it comes to your online presence, nothing beats having your own website. It’s a space that is entirely dedicated to presenting your business to the world, showing off your skills and persuading the customer that you are the right person for the job. If you’ve got a website up and running, you’re probably already…
A new podcast for Trades and Construction business owners has launched providing vital support and motivation for the industry during the pandemic. The Evolve and Grow podcast has been set up by The Trades Coach, Alison Warner, https://evolveandgrowcoaching.com/ who hosts a series of compelling conversations with guests from successful business owners to leading industry figures….
The manufacturing industry, like all sectors, was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, from supply chains to the factory floor. Tim Parkinson, Airedale Springs’ Chairman, believes that something has to change now, so that manufacturers can prevent a similar situation from happening again. He said: “Not since the imposition of the three-day week back in…
At a hearing of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), Amazon’s worldwide Director of Environmental Affairs was challenged over the high level of non-compliant product sold through their site. The committee is currently holding an enquiry into the operation of the UK’s WEEE system, and asked Amazon to submit a representative to answer their questions. During an…
The proportion of UK small businesses predicting growth has almost doubled in just three months – from 14 per cent to 27 per cent – giving one of the first tangible indications that the Government’s easing of lockdown is having a positive impact on a key area of the UK economy. The quarterly tracking study by…
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Summer Statement, which looks set to build on promises that the UK will continue to invest in green technology in an effort to reduce greenhouse emissions in social housing and the public sector. However, the HPA believes the UK is still at risk of falling…