In the last month, sales of electric vehicles grew by almost a third The majority of battery electric vehicles were bought by businesses or to be used in fleets (71.4 per cent) Private buyers of fully electric cars has risen in the last year, accounting for more than one in five (22.1 per cent) new…
Comment from Paul Holland, Managing Director UK/ANZ Fleet, Corpay (Allstar, Keyfuels, The Fuelcard Company) Last week, as the country marked it’s worth taking a step back to recognise the scale and strength of an industry that rarely gets the spotlight it deserves. Without lorries, the UK grinds to a halt. Everything we eat, wear, build…
Matt Western, Member of Parliament for Warwick and Leamington, met with representatives from InstaVolt at the company’s ultra-rapid charging hub in Warwick to discuss the growing issue of cable theft and its damaging impact on the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The visit follows a nationwide rise in incidents of criminal damage to EV charging…
Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has released a new technical guide designed to help insurers, underwriters, and risk consultants understand how electrical cabling affects building resilience and life safety integrity. The publication, titled How MICC Fire-Survival Cables Support Safer, Lower-Risk Buildings, explains why electrical cabling is often the weakest link in both fire and electrical safety strategies….
Toolstation continued its role as a leading award sponsor of the 2025 Young Builder of the Year Awards organised by Youthbuild UK. The awards were presented at the House of Commons, hosted by Youthbuild UK’s Honorary President, Sir John Hayes, MP. The Young Builder of the Year awards are an annual celebration of young people,…
The October 2025–March 2026 catalogue from Jefferson Tools introduces new products, extended ranges and practical innovations to help professionals tackle the colder months with confidence. As the seasons shift and the days grow shorter, Jefferson Tools, a leading tools and equipment supplier in the UK and Ireland, launches its latest catalogue for October 2025 to…
Screwfix colleagues from across the UK have raised over £200,000 for the Screwfix Foundation during the two-week SF500 challenge – a company-wide initiative promoting movement, wellbeing and charitable giving. Whether running, walking or cycling, colleagues from across Screwfix stores, head office and customer service centre were challenged to move for 500 metres, miles or minutes….
British EV charger brand Simpson & Partners is looking to expand its Trusted Installer Network, introducing new tools, content and commercial opportunities designed to help independent installers grow their businesses while delivering premium home and business charging solutions to their customers. The enhanced programme includes a dedicated Installer Portal for seamless quoting, ordering and approvals,…
The latest ONS business survey has revealed 23 per cent of transport and storage sector companies reported increased turnover in September. That’s the best result of any similar business sector, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Transportation and storage sector firms enjoyed a boom in turnover in September. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS)…
After 20 months of hard work, dedication, and collaboration across every part of the business, Waste Experts is proud to announce that we’re now a Certified B Corporation – joining a global movement of companies using business as a force for good. A milestone for people, planet, and purpose This certification, granted by the non-profit B…