ECA responds to Autumn Statement NI announcement
ECA responds to Autumn Statement NI announcement
Alex Meikle, ECA Director of Employment and Skills, comments on the apprenticeship announcement in yesterday’s Autumn Statement:
Plan ahead for a stress free January
Plan ahead for a stress free January
The Electrical Industries Charity is urging people to plan their spending wisely this Christmas to avoid falling into debt in the New Year.
Electricfix comment on Autumn Statement
Electricfix comment on Autumn Statement
John Mewett, marketing director of Electricfix comments on 3rd December’s Autumn Statement.
Playing with fire – Elderly at risk from incorrect use of portable heaters
Playing with fire – Elderly at risk from incorrect use of portable heaters
Keeping warm in winter is especially important for older people but Electrical Safety First are highlighting the need to take particular care if they are using portable heaters.
Megger lends DIY SOS a helping hand
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Megger lends DIY SOS a helping hand
Portable electrical test equipment specialist, Megger has provided the BBC programme DIY SOS – The Big Build with an MFT1730 multifunction test set. The unit is being used by the show’s resident electrician, Billy Byrne, who is in charge of testing all electrical installations.
JTL Training celebrates 25 years of apprenticeships and so much more…
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JTL training celebrates 25 years of apprenticeships and so much more…
It’s a quarter of a century since the ECA and what is today Unite the Union came together to form JTL, and this 25 year anniversary is being marked by a range of initiatives – including the chance for an employer who works with JTL, to win a van!
NAPIT Gain their first Investor in Customers Award
NAPIT Gain their first Investor in Customers Award
NAPIT are pleased to announce the completion of the internationally recognised Investor in Customers (IIC) Standard, joining a list of organisations in the UK that are recognised against the assessment framework.
Self-employed tradesmen realise what they thought was an impossible dream

Self-employed tradesmen realise what they thought was an impossible dream
Two Yorkshire tradesmen have designed a unique product which will not only solve an annoying electricians’ problem but save them time, money and make their job easier.
Reforming Safety – Electrical Safety First comments on the Tenacy Reform Bill
Reforming Safety – Electrical Safety First comments on the Tenacy Reform Bill
Commenting on the Tenancy (Reform) Bill – which despite Government and cross-party support has failed to get through to its next reading – Philip Buckle, director general of Electrical Safety First, commented:
Apollo Fire Directors win at prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards

Apollo Fire Directors win at prestigious Security and Fire Excellence Awards
Apollo Fire Detectors is celebrating the recognition of one of its most high profile installations after winning the Fire Detection and Alarm Project of the year category at the IFSEC Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2014.