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Is your PPE the real deal?

Despite several warnings recently about counterfeit and inferior personal protective equipment (PPE) finding its way into UK workplaces, the problem appears to be growing, according to workplace equipment supplier Slingsby.

Clarkson Evans reaches final of national apprenticeship awards

Electrical contractor Clarkson Evans has been named as a finalist in the Apprenticeships4England training provider and apprentice employer awards.

Two firms sentenced for misuse of NICEIC logo

Two company officials were ordered to pay more than £30,000 for a number of offences relating to mis-selling the Green Deal scheme, failure to provide the appropriate cancellation rights and mis-use of the NICEIC logo.

Enhanced features on new Scolmore Group website

Click Scolmore has re-designed its website at www.scolmore.com to provide the ultimate user friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout.

SELECT members recognised as ‘competent persons’ in new guidance on private rented sector

Landlords in Scotland will this month (February) become obliged to carry out electrical inspections on private rented property at least every five years from 1st December 2015, under new Scottish Government guidance aimed at reducing the risk of fire.

Government plans could spark ‘energy efficiency growth’

The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Energy Efficiency Regulations have been welcomed by managing director of NAPIT Certification, David Cowburn.

Seeking safety for Welsh tenants

Ahead of the publication of the Renting Homes (Wales) Bill, Electrical Safety First is calling on the Welsh Government to include an urgent requirement for five yearly electrical safety checks for the private rental sector (PRS).

Stroma Certification delivers third party electrical scheme

Stroma Certification has repeated its pledge to offer diverse routes into the installer market by rolling out its third party certification scheme for electrical installations.

Aico donates over £50,000 to charity

Aico is proud to have made charitable donations of over £53,000 in 2014.

Aura Light receives Frost & Sullivan award

The Swedish lighting company Aura Light has been awarded the 2015 Entrepreneurial Company of the Year Award, based on the recent analysis of the lighting market made by the global growth consulting company Frost & Sullivan.