NICEIC welcomes UK Government’s landmark Warm Homes Plan £15 billion of public investment announced to upgrade homes with renewable technologies, including solar PV, heat pumps, and battery storage systems NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has welcomed the UK Government’s newly announced £15 billion Warm Homes Plan. The funding and…
The Government has today unveiled its Warm Homes Plan, a £15 billion strategy aimed at accelerating low-carbon, energy-efficient homes across the UK. Experts from across the heating, energy and housing sectors have welcomed the ambition, while highlighting the need for clear delivery details, long-term policy stability and simple access to funding to ensure the plan…
The government is being urged to incentivise both consumers and housebuilders to adopt electric showers, including high-efficiency models designed to connect to Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS). The callout from Triton Showers follows the launch of the Warm Homes Plan, which commits £15bn to helping households cut energy bills through a trio of low-carbon…
Leading Certification Body and training provider NAPIT has welcomed the Government’s Warm Homes Plan released today (January 21). The £15 billion plan will see direct support for householders to install technologies such as solar panels and a battery, zero and low interest loans for solar panels and continued support for heat pump installs. There will also…
B&Q TradePoint, the leading home improvement retailer’s trade brand, is announcing today the launch of a new standalone TradePoint concept with the opening of the first store in Barking in March 2026. This innovative new store concept is dedicated exclusively to trade professionals, offering a personal 1-2-1 service, great availability, competitive prices, and speedy pick-up…
Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland will impact small UK businesses disproportionately, warns the international delivery expert Parcelhero. It says the consequences of Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on UK exports if Britain continues to oppose his Greenland takeover plan will be extremely serious for SME exporters. US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an…
In response to new research exposing the ongoing gender PPE gap across UK workplaces, Overland Shoes, the company behind Bobcat Safety Footwear, has stressed that its vital that inclusive, well-fitting protective equipment is treated as a core safety responsibility – not a design trend or an afterthought. According to a new study from GMB Union1…
To mark their 90th anniversary year, Contactum welcomed Alex Mayer MP to its Dunstable headquarters where they shared their ambitious plans to become completely plastic free in 2026. The local MP was invited by Contactum’s CEO Daniel Hewson to cut a celebratory cake, officially launching the company’s anniversary year. During the visit the MP learned…
First of 25 planned megawatt-scale charging hubs goes live, underpinned by British-designed Voltempo HyperCharger technology, supporting Kuehne+Nagel’s electric fleet The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium has reached a major milestone with the official opening of the first megawatt-scale electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging site, using Voltempo’s HyperCharger technology at East Midlands Gateway to support Kuehne+Nagel’s UK road operations. Formally opened on 15 January with Chris McDonald, Minister for Industry in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero…
Rexel UK is set to significantly boost support for local business and tradespeople in the North West of Northern Ireland with the opening of its branch in Derry on 26 January, 2026. This strategic new location joins Rexel’s existing network of Northern Ireland branches in Belfast, Coleraine and Cliftonville, representing Rexel’s commitment to supporting the local community with an extensive product range, innovative energy solutions, and exceptional services. The new…