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61% of young people now believe working in a trade is "cool"😎 In our latest podcast, we talk to Sarah Hartland from @drapertools about this shift⚙️
👉Watch/listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=Qv1KBDH9…
#GenZ #Podcast
Major milestones!⚡️Char.gy has hit its 5,000th public #EV charger installation. Powered through a partnership with @edfenergy 💚
Read the full story here 👉electricaltimes.co.uk/char-g…
#CleanEnergy #UK
Deadline extended!🚨You now have until Friday, 12th June, to secure the Early Bird rate for the Electrical Industry Awards 2026! Don’t miss out; enter today! 👇
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#ElectricalIndustryAwards2026 #ElectricalTimes
Fuel price spikes are driving a big shift from "range anxiety" to "pump anxiety", pushing UK motorists to switch to EVs. 🚘
Read the full analysis here 👉 electricaltimes.co.uk/fossil…
#EV #EnergyCrisis #CleanEnergy
2,500KM and a drive all the way to the Swiss Alps!⛰️
Huge congrats to the @UKPowerNetworks for raising over £5,000 to support a village school in Zimbabwe.
Read the full story here 👉electricaltimes.co.uk/2500km…
#Charity #PowerSector
In an audit or investigation? If you can't prove safe isolation took place, it's often assumed it didn't. ⚡️
@MartindaleElec has launched a new Safe Isolation Checklist to keep teams compliant, protect staff, and save lives. Get the full story here:
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C-TEC has launched a new series of technical help videos offering on-demand guidance on auto addressing, firmware updates, loop faults, and more!
Get the full breakdown on Electrical Times 👇
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#FireSafety #ElectricalTimes #Engineers
From the 1876 electric dynamo to modern energy infrastructure, BRUSH Group is celebrating 150 years of engineering innovation with a new one-off exhibition!
Read the full story on Electrical Times👇
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#BRUSHGroup #EnergySector
The second episode of The Electrical Times Podcast has dropped! Paul Collins at @officialNICEIC discusses the landscape of electrical contracting, the challenges of new technology and what the future holds for the trade.
Watch or listen now at electricaltimes.co.uk/podcas…
The search for the brightest stars in the electrotechnical sector has officially begun as entries for the Electrical Industry Awards 2026 are now open.
For more information to take advantage of the early bird entry price, visit electricaltimes.co.uk/entrie…
#electricalcontracting
.@SchneiderITUK has launched ‘Score to Win 26’, a UK-wide football -themed competition designed to engage electricians and contractors through interactive gameplay and prizes.
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#electricalcontracting #football
Leading cable supplier @AEICables is issuing a call for all of those in the electrical supply chain to follow their duty of care when it comes to cabling safety through the current challenging economic climate.
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#electricalcontracting
With the government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements coming into force, @officialNICEIC is reminding all certified electrical contractors to ensure they are ready ahead of the April 6 2026 deadline.
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#electricalcontracting #tax
As Electrical Times turns 135, a new era begins!
Watch the first ever episode of The Electrical Times Podcast, featuring @ECALive's Andrew Eldred and Glenn Grant: electricaltimes.co.uk/electr…
#electricalcontracting
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Do you ignore the beep from your smoke alarm when the battery is low? 🚨
Test your alarm at least once a month and change the battery when needed to make sure it will work when it matters most.
💡A few minutes of maintenance can save lives. #EFSW26
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February issue is out now!
Inside, you’ll find features on Sustainability, Test & Measurement, Tools & Workwear, News and more. Highlights from @OfficialNAPIT, @SchneiderUKI, @MCSCertified, @knipex and @MartindaleElec.
Front cover by @DilogGroup.
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The Government’s Warm Homes Plan has landed and industry experts are weighing in. Voices from @StiebelEltron, Hewer Facilities Management, @SchneiderUKI, COHO, @BEAMA and @MCSCertified comment on the news.
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Today's Top Story🚨
IET and the BSI are finalising Amendment 4 to BS 7671:2018, which will be known as the ‘orange book’.
🔗See the thoughts of @ECALive, @OfficialNAPIT, @Updates_SELECT and @NICEIC at the link below:
electricaltimes.co.uk/latest…
Today's Top Story 🚨
@sagegroupplc & @Checkatrade brought tradespeople, policymakers and technology leaders together in the House of Commons to spotlight how digital tools and AI can transform the way sole traders run businesses.
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Today's Top Story 🚨
To kickstart the new year, @DraytonHeating has launched the Great Greggs Giveaway, with up to £26,000 worth of vouchers up for grabs until the end of April.
🔗Read the full story here:
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