element14 launches smart home design challenge
element14, an online community and electronics distributor for engineers, has launched a smart home and healthcare design challenge, inviting engineers, makers, and technology enthusiasts to develop prototypes aimed at improving wellbeing and everyday living. The initiative encourages participants to design and build a smart home or healthcare system that supports individuals or households, with projects […]
WAGO launches ‘Click, Click, Win!’ initiative for electricians
WAGO, a German manufacturer of electrical interconnection and automation technology, has launched its ‘Click, Click, Win!’ prize giveaway, which gives electricians across the UK the chance to win thousands of pounds worth of prizes through a fun, online memory game. Prizes include instant-win fuel, coffee, and Amazon vouchers, plus bigger monthly prizes, such as a […]
NICEIC celebrates 2026 SkillELECTRIC finalists
NICEIC, a certification body for the UK’s electrical contracting industry, has said it is pleased to celebrate the 2026 SkillELECTRIC finalists, as the eight competitors who scored most highly across the national qualifying heats have now been named. NICEIC is a delivery partner of SkillELECTRIC, which is organised by industry charity National Electrotechnical Training (NET). […]
Toolstation launches Greggs breakfast promotion
Toolstation, a UK supplier of tools, accessories, and building supplies, has launched a customer promotion offering Greggs food rewards, product vouchers, and holiday prizes during the FIFA World Cup. The promotion runs from 8 June until 19 July and is available to members of the Toolstation Club loyalty programme. Customers who spend £50 or more […]
Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 winner revealed
Apprentice electrician Gracie Donaghy has been named joint winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 after competing against more than 3,000 entrants from across the UK and Ireland. The 22-year-old from Bridgwater, Somerset, shares the title with apprentice stonemason Petra O’Flaherty, marking the first time in the competition’s history that two winners have been selected. […]
‘Buy, Spin, Win’ with BG’s new promotion
British General (BG), a UK manufacturer of electrical wiring accessories, is giving installers the chance to win unforgettable travel experiences with the new ‘Buy, Spin, Win’ promotion, running across selected promotional BG Consumer Units. Through this promotion, there’s the possibility to win a VIP trip to Las Vegas, Oktoberfest in Munich, or New York City, […]
JTL Preston to host SkillELECTRIC competition heat
Electrical training provider JTL‘s Preston site is set to host a regional qualifying heat of the SkillELECTRIC competition on Thursday 14 May, bringing together apprentices, employers, and industry representatives for a day of skills challenges, networking, and sector discussion. Taking place from 10am to 3pm at the Preston training centre on Frenchwood Avenue, the event […]
BG launches ‘Buy, Spin, Win’ promotion
British General (BG), a UK manufacturer of electrical wiring accessories, has launched a new installer promotion, “Buy, Spin, Win”, giving electricians the chance to win instant prizes as well as trips to Munich, New York, and Las Vegas. Running from 1 May to 31 October 2026, the promotion is open to installers who purchase selected […]
Five apprentices make it to Screwfix final
Five electrical apprentices from across the UK & Ireland are celebrating after being named as top ten finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. Each of the finalists fought off reported strong competition from more than 3,000 applicants from across the UK and Ireland, securing a place in the national final and the chance […]
SkillELECTRIC 2026 set to open for entries
Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is open from 2 March and runs until 27 March 2026. The event, which is organised by National Electrotechnical Training (NET) – a UK charity managing electrotechnical industry assessments – is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and […]