‘Festive pressures taking a toll on tradespeople’s mental health’
As Christmas approaches, new research has revealed that a worrying number of tradespeople in the UK are dealing with stress, burnout, and anxiety. Many report that the festive period is the toughest time of year for their mental health. According to the latest industry data in UK manufacturer Jackson Woodturners‘s recently launched UK State of […]
‘25% of tradespeople plan to retire in next five years’
The UK is facing a growing trade skills shortage, with one in four tradespeople planning to retire within the next five years, according to UK trade retailer Screwfix’s 2025 Voice of the Trade report. With the UK already facing a shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, the report highlights the increasingly urgent need for government […]
The Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2025 semi-finalists
Six talented electricians have beaten off stiff competition to secure semi-final places in Screwfix’s search for the UK’s top tradesperson, which is now in its 16th year. The semi-final stage will see Andrew Clough from Stockton-on-Tees, Ashley Kanes from Bury, Ashley Waines from Bridlington, Beau Snow from Manchester, Jordan Green from Crawley, and Luke Freeman […]
Carhartt launches Occupational Work Boot range
American workwear company Carhartt has introduced its Greenfields Rugged Flex O2 Occupational Work Boot range, designed to improve safety and comfort for workers across a variety of industries. The boots are built to help prevent slips and falls while providing long-lasting support during extended shifts. Features for demanding work environments The Greenfields range is available […]
Toolstation launches Sunburn Swatch campaign
Toolstation, a UK supplier of tools, accessories, and building supplies, has partnered with cancer support charity Macmillan for a new campaign that aims to raise awareness of skin cancer among tradespeople. Developed by PR agency Finn Partners, ‘Sunburn Swatch’ is designed to raise awareness of sun protection for tradespeople when working outdoors. The campaign features […]
‘Half of van thefts happen on the job’
Summer is a busy time for tradespeople, with vans often left parked for long stretches. When a van is stolen, it’s not just the vehicle that’s lost; it’s valuable tools and crucial work time too. A recent survey of over 500 tradespeople revealed that 33% have experienced van theft in the past two years, and […]
Climate change to drive £144m repair work for electricians
As climate change increases the prevalence of extreme weather events in the UK, household repair costs are estimated to increase alongside this. That’s according to a new report by Protrade, a UK-based provider of power tools and associated products, which revealed the impact of climate change on construction and trade industries. Tradespeople such as electricians, […]
Fergus introduces new tools for job management
Fergus, a job management software platform for the trades sector, has released two new features aimed at reducing administrative work and improving documentation consistency. The first addition allows users to create jobs by uploading or dragging and dropping a work order in PDF format. Using AI-driven processing, the system extracts key details from the document […]
Power tools and industry solutions: Engineered for power
In today’s fast-paced trades environment, reliable tools are essential for working efficiently and safely. Whether you’re cutting, drilling, grinding, or fixing, having the right equipment can make all the difference in finishing a project on time and to a high standard. That’s why access to a wide range of trusted, high-performance power tools designed specifically […]
Burdened by mess, besieged by thieves: The state of UK vans
The state of UK tradespeople’s vans has been revealed by research from storage brand Bunker, with 77% admitting that their messy vans even affect their mental state. More than half of tradespeople in the UK describe their van as being messy and over a third wish they could get their vans more organised. Almost an […]