The Circular lighting live conference and exhibition sold out over a week before the event was due to take place. With 250 registered attendees from specifiers, manufacturers and suppliers, the one day conference, which took place on 22 September, discussed how the lighting industry can make the circular economy a reality. Chaired by Ray Molony,…
UK businesses will welcome tax cuts, energy caps and incentivised Investment Zones. But the flip side – scrapping planning regs and EU environmental rules – could be too high a price to pay, says ParcelHero Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘slasher movie’ mini-budget has taken a chainsaw to planned tax increases, EU environmental and regulatory rules and…
A Watford disability charity will launch a farm to fork project – with the help of a leading builders merchant. Watford Mencap has won £500 worth of materials from Selco Builders Warehouse through the Community Heroes campaign. The charity supports more than 600 local people with learning disabilities each year. The Community Heroes funding will…
Over two-thirds (68.5%) of Brits are likely to purchase a smart home product in the next two years, and almost half (45.6%) would be more likely to purchase a home with smart technology installed, research has revealed. In a survey of 1,000 UK consumers by Legrand, smart heating and energy controls, security, and gate/door entry…
Robert Buckley, Head of Relationship Development at Cornwall Insight said: “The new government scheme will bring significant relief to many businesses and public sector organisations as they try to navigate the unprecedented energy rises. Economically it was important that government took action. “The reduction in energy costs will be substantial. As a proxy and noting…
A scout group will encourage green-fingered Warrington residents to embrace nature by creating a community garden – with the backing of a leading builders merchant. 13th Warrington East Scout Group has won £500 worth of building materials from Selco Builders Warehouse through the Community Heroes campaign. The thriving scout group will use the gift to…
The death of Queen Elizabeth II and accession of King Charles III could have a significant impact on retailers, manufacturers and their delivery partners, says ParcelHero. It cautions brands must be sensitive to public sentiment during the mourning period. Retailers and businesses across the UK are bracing themselves for a period of uncertainty following the…
City & Guilds recently announced that the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) is one of 46 organisations recognised by the 2022 Princess Royal Training Awards. The award endorses the high quality training provided by the Association’s programme of 12 Product Knowledge Modules. HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards outstanding training and skills…
‘Mix It Match It’ campaign continues this year and aims to raise more funds for those affected by cancer Travis Perkins which is part of Travis Perkins plc and is the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the construction sector, raised £55,000 through the hire of its cement mixers over the last 12 months. The…
Much of the news has been dominated by nerve-wracking figures lately. Autumn appears to be heralding a time of austerity for the UK and with this; business owners and leaders are awaiting the announcement of the autumn budget in the coming weeks. Perhaps more importantly however, businesses across England and Wales are desperate to see…