£6m investment in electricity trade apprenticeships
Distribution network operator UK Power Networks says it is investing £6 million in craft apprenticeships this year, including hiring 55 newcomers to support local communities and advance Britain’s clean energy goals. The 55 appointments are part of a “future-ready workforce” that will keep power flowing to 20 million people and connect the low-carbon future to […]
ESP launches Espire Alarm Finder tool
ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist and part of the Scolmore Group, has introduced the Espire Alarm Finder, an online tool designed to help homeowners, landlords, and businesses select the most suitable smoke, heat, or carbon monoxide alarms for their properties. Available on the Espire website, the tool offers tailored recommendations based on […]
9,600 apprenticeship shortfall threatens UK electrical sector
Reports are suggesting the talent shortage in UK trade sectors is getting worse. While job demand surges across the electrical sector, the apprenticeship system that should be feeding these trades is failing to deliver, according to new data. The Apprenticeship Gap Report found that the electrical trade faces the most severe deficit across all sectors analysed, […]
Unqualified electricians continue to pose risks, SELECT says
Unqualified electricians in Scotland pose a significant threat to public safety, the head of Scotland’s largest construction trade association has warned. Alan Wilson, Managing Director of campaigning electrical trade body SELECT, voiced his concerns in a new podcast during which he also reinforced the urgent need for the regulation of the electrical sector in the […]
Collaboration in action to bridge the electrical skills gap in Kent
ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) Member businesses, industry bodies, education providers, and public authorities have joined together to create an alliance to tackle the shortage of electrotechnical skills in Kent and Medway. The soon-to-be-launched Kent & Medway Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA) aims to strengthen electrotechnical skills development and careers provision within the county, as […]
BEAMA launches LV switchboard safety campaign
In a move to raise awareness and improve industry standards, BEAMA’s Low Voltage Switchboard and Busbar Systems (LSBS) Group has launched a new safety campaign to educate professionals on the critical importance of product conformity to BS EN IEC 61439-2 throughout the lifecycle of low-voltage (LV) switchboards. The Consequence of Non-Compliance initiative comes at a time […]
Hanwha Vision unveils bi-spectrum cameras for early fire detection
Hanwha Vision, a South Korean security and surveillance products company, has introduced a new line of bi-spectrum early fire detection cameras that combine dual thermal radiometry and visible imaging lenses to support advanced fire detection, temperature monitoring, and continuous surveillance. Developed for use in critical environments such as electric vehicle charging stations, industrial facilities, and […]
‘98% of businesses operate with electrical safety risks’
Energy management and industrial automation company Schneider Electric is urging organisations to address what it calls the “Silent Saboteur” – the unseen, cumulative risks that can gradually undermine operational safety, efficiency, and resilience. Findings from Schneider Electric’s latest Industry Insight Report, based on audits of more than 400 customer sites worldwide, reveal that many businesses […]
ESP launches Espire mobile showroom for CPD training
ESP, a UK fire and security product specialist and part of the Scolmore Group, has launched a custom-designed mobile showroom to support training and awareness around fire and safety alarm systems. The Espire mobile showroom will tour the UK, providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions on BS 5839-6, the British Standard for fire detection and […]
Espire dual sensor smoke and heat alarms from ESP
Advanced fire safety is central to the Espire dual Smoke and Heat Alarm models from ESP, combining the benefits of both optical and heat detection in one compact unit for maximum safety coverage. Designed to respond to a wide range of fire types – from fast-flaming to slow-smouldering – the Espire Smoke and Heat Alarms use […]