A UK study has revealed that electricians are the second highest-paid tradespeople in the industry, with workers in Aberdeen having over £23,000 expendable income after cost-of-living expenses. The average salary for electricians nationwide is £36,004, 91% more than the cost-of-living threshold (£18,816). With over half (52%) of Brits struggling financially as we enter 2024, and…
The home delivery expert ParcelHero looks to the year ahead to identify the key e-commerce growth trends for 2024, as well as the fads retailers should currently avoid. 2023 was a struggle for many online stores – especially those retailers who over-expanded during the Covid boom. Will 2024 be any better? The home delivery expert…
Over 700 construction workers die by suicide per year in the UK — equivalent to two construction workers every working day. Mental health is unfortunately a common struggle within the construction industry due to a range of factors including long hours, straining work, and financial issues. All of these are heightened in January when money…
Deligo’s new Confidential Wholesale Price List – 21st Edition 2024 Deligo is proud to announce the release of its highly anticipated 21st Edition Catalogue for 2024. This latest edition is a testament to the company’s commitment to transparency, quality, and providing the best value to its partners. Inside, you’ll find comprehensive information on Deligo’s latest…
The tradespeople of the future are being backed by one of the UK’s leading builders merchants in an exciting colleges partnership. Selco Builders Warehouse has donated thousands of pounds worth of materials to college students carrying out trade and construction courses around the country. Students have also been invited into Selco branches to learn more…
On 11 December, the government announced that VAT relief on Energy Saving Materials (ESMs) in residential buildings will be extended to include home batteries, power diverters and water-source heat pumps from 1 February 2024. Zero rating will also be granted to products installed at commercial properties used solely for charitable purposes. The move essentially means that…
Generous colleagues at leading decorating and DIY specialist Leyland SDM have helped spread some Christmas goodwill by donating food and clothes to homeless people in the capital. Leyland SDM donated over £1,200 to the charity ProjectGiving, which distributes food and essentials to some of London’s most needy. Members of the finance team and Wembley support…
Six businesses celebrated receiving an EDA Data Quality Award recently as part of the Association’s Annual Digitalisation Forum in the City of London. Presenting the Awards were Edgar Aponte, CEO at Rexel UK, and Richard Appleton, the EDA’s Head of Digitalisation. This year’s winners were drawn from amongst the 70+ leading manufacturer brands subscribing to…
Minister says evolving landscape is bringing new challenges. Key moment is now to set framework for next 30 years. Focus on safety in design, pre-market, on the market, and end of life. Much-coveted award rewards innovation in consumer safety. The clear focus of the 2023 Electrical Product Safety Conference was the importance of the whole…
There were slices of good news for Britain’s retailers and SMEs in Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. However, there was also a filling of bad news on the overall economy and lack of business rates reform. The home delivery expert ParcelHero, a champion of small retailers and SMEs, says there were…