The international delivery expert Parcelhero says that the UK may need to follow the US in scrapping its de minimis limit following a 53 per cent increase in low-value imports. It says that £5.9bn of low-value products are now flooding into the UK annually, further endangering Britain’s High Streets. Following President Trump’s long-planned ending of…
Six electricians are through to the semi-final stage of the search for the UK and Ireland’s Top Tradesperson They will now battle it out against the other semi-finalists Overall winner will take home £20,000/€20,000 prize bundle of tools, tech, and training Six talented electricians have beaten off stiff competition to secure coveted semi-final places in…
Deligo’s new modular polycarbonate enclosures by Echo Industries, available in 4, 6, 8 and 12 module sizes, combine strength, security and ease of use. With lockable translucent lids, IP65 protection and customisable installation features, they’re designed to keep connections safe while making setup simpler This new range includes 4 module, 6 module, 8 module and…
Renewable energy firm, RenEnergy is urging the government to remove barriers to solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment in commercial leasehold properties, following the publication of a joint whitepaper with South Norfolk and Broadland District Council. Entitled ‘Solar PV on Commercial Leasehold Properties‘, the whitepaper explores the legal, financial, and logistical challenges that have historically hindered solar…
New Government figures show a developing crisis in trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK as 10.8 per cent of retailers completely stopped sending goods to Northern Ireland in June. 29.6 per cent of transport & storage sector companies say their volumes to the province fell during the month. Trump’s tariff wars…
Toolstation, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, is revamping its inventory management. With over 25,000 products available online and in over 590 stores nationwide, Toolstation has partnered with Slimstock, a trusted knowledge partner and provider of the award-winning supply chain planning platform, Slim4, to boost product depth across its…
According to data from MCS, the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables such as solar panels and heat pumps, there were a record 170,000 certified renewable installations in the first six months of 2025. This is a 37 per cent increase on the equivalent period last year, and a 33 per cent increase on the…
Despite previously announcing that the US would keep its de minimis tariff threshold until July 2027, President Trump is now set to scrap it at the end of this month. That means all goods worth $800 or less entering the US from the UK will no longer be exempt from US tariffs, says the international…
Today is the last day to register for The Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Register now! Final deadline for registration is today (31st July), but if you need a little more time to upload the full entry and supporting materials, log back in to do so by Friday 8th August. The Electrical Industry Awards – running…
Since January 2025, FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, has reinforced its commitment to wholesaler partners by introducing a dedicated Wholesaler Support Team. Focused on building strong relationships and delivering tailored, trade customer-first support, the team works closely with branches across the UK to identify opportunities, share…