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• PowerEx Live 2026 explores global energy future

  21-10-2026 12:03 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Located less than 5 minute’s walk from the Houses of Parliament, PowerEx Live London 2026, will be held on Thursday 10th December, 2026 at the London’s Park Plaza Hotel.
  PowerEx Live 2026 aims to offer the perfect networking opportunities for international professionals across sectors including Genset, CHP, Data Centre, Road-to-net-Zero, Energy Transition, Hydrogen, Grid Codes, Batteries, UPS, Consultancy and more, within the UK and in Europe.
  With more than 30 high-quality conferenc
  
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• Recolight Revive gives existing luminaires a second life

  21-10-2026 10:24 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Recolight has launched Recolight Revive, a new remanufacturing service designed to keep existing luminaires in use for longer by upgrading them with LED technology and controls.
  An alternative to replacing luminairesThe initiative offers developers, building owners and facilities managers an alternative to wholesale luminaire replacement. By retaining serviceable housings and components, Recolight Revive can help reduce waste, disruption, material consumption and embodied carbon, while cutting o
  
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• Advance Paris NOVA: flagship amplification arrives in UK via Decent Audio

  20-10-2026 13:31 via ERT
  
  Decent Audio, the exclusive UK distributor of Advance Paris, announces the UK availability of the French hi-fi brand’s flagship NOVA range. The range comprises two integrated amplifiers: the A-i130 (130W per channel) and the A-i190 (190W per channel). Both combine a valve preamplifier stage with Class AB transistor amplification, pairing the character of valve circuitry with the […]
  
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• New summit to tackle Europe’s grid delivery challenge

  20-10-2026 12:56 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Visitor registration is now open for the first Grid Delivery Summit, a new event created to bring the grid delivery ecosystem together to tackle delivery, not just strategy, at a critical moment for Europe’s energy infrastructure. Co-located with CWIEME Berlin, the event takes place at Messe Berlin on April 27 and 28, 2027.
  The summit will connect utilities, TSOs, DSOs, EPC contractors, transformer manufacturers, grid equipment OEMs, data centre operators, engineers, procurement leaders an
  
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• Heat network sector backs growth at Baxi event

  20-10-2026 10:56 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  A heat network event hosted by Baxi on 7 October at Surveyors House at RICS in Westminster welcomed representatives from local and central government, social housing, policy and the supply chain to discuss the readiness for growth and regulation within the sector.
  Heat networks are expected to fulfil 20% of all UK heat demand by 2050, currently providing ~3%. A new heat network regulatory framework is being introduced that will affect organisations involved in owning, operating, supplying throug
  
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• LG Electronics announces new smart home accessories, designed in collaboration with Apple for the Apple Home collection

  19-10-2026 15:30 via ERT
  
  LG Electronics (LG) has announced a range of smart home accessories co-developed with Apple for the Apple Home Collection, including indoor and outdoor cameras, and a video doorbell, smart lock, smart thermostat and temperature sensor. The new products are designed to make the everyday home experience simpler, more reliable and seamlessly connected and private in […]
  
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• Call to protect electrician title in Scotland

  19-10-2026 13:54 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  The Scottish public is being given the chance to lend their voice to SELECT’s long-running campaign to make the electrical sector a protected occupation.
  The public is being given the chance to have a say on one of the most pressing matters of public safety after a petition was launched to the Scottish Parliament asking Holyrood to regulate the electrical industry and protect the title of electrician.
  The appeal to is the latest move in a long-running campaign for legislative action, and t
  
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• Duty holders now have nowhere to hide on public safety, says Fire Aware

  19-10-2026 13:51 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Growing fire safety leader Fire Aware says there is now nowhere to hide for the duty holders responsible for providing services and products to the built environment.
  Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly declared: “We need to act quickly. Cultural change is starting to happen but not nearly fast enough, and as we approach the tenth anniversary of Grenfell, we need to know we are all subscribing to the same principles of best practice.”
  In a statement to the fire safety and related sectors, he
  
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• Appliances Direct founder hits back at £1.2m CMA fine, ‘we have no idea how the CMA calculated our fine’

  19-10-2026 11:02 via ERT
  
  Nick Glynne, Founder of Buy It Direct Group, has criticised the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following its £1.2 million fine against Appliances Direct, questioning whether the penalty is proportionate and accusing the regulator of pressuring the business into accepting a settlement. As previously reported by ERT, Appliances Direct was among several businesses investigated by […]
  
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• YESSS Electrical launches TalkSparks podcast

  16-10-2026 13:30 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Launched 13 October, the new weekly podcast hosted by Rich Williams and Gina York, aka The Daughter Electrical, serves up straight-talking advice, real-world experience and plenty of laughs from across the electrical industry.
  TalkSparks gets to the heart of what life is really like in the electrical trade, bringing together electricians, apprentices, industry professionals and business owners to discuss everything from tools and technology to running a business, costly mistakes and unforgettabl
  
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• ERT Awards 2026: Industry’s finest celebrated at London ceremony

  16-10-2026 12:50 via ERT
  
  The winners of the ERT Awards 2026 have been revealed following an afternoon of celebrations at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms, where retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals came together to recognise outstanding achievements across the electrical retail sector. Hosted by comedian Scott Bennett, this year’s ceremony took place on Thursday 15 October and saw 24 […]
  
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• Naim Audio announces launch of Mu-so Utopia – its “most sophisticated Mu-so speaker yet”

  15-10-2026 11:39 via ERT
  
  Naim Audio has announced the launch of Mu-so Utopia – its “most sophisticated Mu-so speaker yet” and the first Naim product ever to carry the Utopia name. According to Naim Audio, Utopia has long been the signature of Focal’s flagship loudspeakers, and Mu-so Utopia brings that philosophy to Naim‘s all-in-one platform for the first time. […]
  
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• Key takeaways from Circular Lighting Live 2026

  15-10-2026 11:04 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Reuse, remanufacture and leasing emerge as the new drivers of lighting circularity at Circular Lighting Live 2026.
  Keeping existing luminaires in service, rather than replacing them, is moving from aspiration to everyday practice across the UK lighting industry.
  Business models built around the reuse, remanufacture and leasing of luminaires are now driving circularity in the lighting industry. That was the key message from Circular Lighting Live 2026, held in the City of London on 8 October.
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• EW Awards 2026 – comments from the winners

  14-10-2026 16:07 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  On Thursday 24 September, the electrical industry gathered once again at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel for the Electrical Wholesaler Awards.
  Designed to shine a light on innovative brands, remarkable wholesalers and hard-working individuals, the EW Awards are an exclusive platform for the electrical sector to celebrate excellence and accomplishment.
  Read on to find out what the winners had to say.
  The first award of the afternoon was the Best Accessories Brand, which was awarded to Knightbridge. Dav
  
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• Keeping skilled staff is a supply-chain issue, says cable supplier

  14-10-2026 14:47 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Eland Cables links higher retention under the Real Living Wage to fewer errors and more reliable deliveries for infrastructure customers.
  Paying the Real Living Wage has become part of how Eland Cables keeps its supply chain reliable, the company says. Since it introduced the rate, staff retention has risen to nearly 90%, and order errors have fallen.
  Demand for cable is growing across energy networks, construction and infrastructure projects. Eland Cables, based in South Yorkshire, says supplie
  
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• Verda becomes first new WEEE producer compliance scheme approved since 2015

  14-10-2026 12:00 via ERT
  
  HW Martin Waste has confirmed that Verda Compliance Services, its new WEEE Producer Compliance Scheme, has secured regulatory approval for the 2027 compliance year, becoming the first new WEEE compliance scheme to be approved since 2015. With approvals from both the Environment Agency (EA) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Verda will become operational […]
  
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• Smart glasses, resilient appliances and AI set the tone at CEATEC 2026

  14-10-2026 11:04 via ERT
  
  As CEATEC 2026 opens its doors in Tokyo this week, the event once again offers a glimpse of technologies that could shape future consumer products, services and retail opportunities, writes Steve May. Running from 13-16 October, CEATEC remains Japan’s flagship technology exhibition and a key global showcase for developments across consumer electronics, digital services, mobility […]
  
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• Hisense UK strengthens leadership team with appointment of Nathan Newlove as Refrigeration Category Manager

  13-10-2026 15:08 via ERT
  
  Hisense UK has announced the appointment of Nathan Newlove as Refrigeration Category Manager, further strengthening its category leadership team as the business continues to build on more than a decade of growth in the UK refrigeration market. Bringing extensive experience across the major domestic appliance sector, Nathan joins Hisense UK from Midea, where he was […]
  
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• Hisense UK appoints Nathan Newlove as Refrigeration Category Manager

  13-10-2026 15:08 via ERT
  
  Hisense UK has appointed Nathan Newlove as its new Refrigeration Category Manager, as the manufacturer looks to build on its growth in the UK major domestic appliance market. Mr Newlove joins Hisense from Midea, where he held the position of Product Manager across several appliance categories, including cooling. Before joining Midea, he spent more than […]
  
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• XGIMI HORIZON 30 Series “brings smoother, sharper entertainment to life”

  13-10-2026 14:27 via ERT
  
  Following its first preview at IFA 2026, XGIMI, a global leader in premium smart projection and home entertainment, has announced the HORIZON 30 Series, a new generation of high-performance home projectors designed to make big-screen entertainment work for more of what people watch – and more of the rooms they watch it in. Available in […]
  
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• New WEEE compliance scheme Verda approved

  13-10-2026 12:33 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  HW Martin Waste has confirmed that Verda Compliance Services, its new WEEE Producer Compliance Scheme, has secured regulatory approval for the 2027 compliance year, becoming the first new WEEE compliance scheme to be approved since 2015.
  With approvals from both the Environment Agency (EA) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Verda will become operational from 1 January 2027 and will provide compliance services to both B2C and B2B producers.
  The approval represents a significan
  
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• Household spending holds up as Budget worries hit shoppers

  13-10-2026 11:46 via ERT
  
  Spending on household goods increased by 1.2 per cent in September, according to new figures from Barclays, although concerns ahead of the Autumn Budget are prompting consumers to cut back on non-essential purchases. The latest Barclays Consumer Spend report revealed that overall card spending grew by 2 per cent year-on-year in September, slightly below August’s […]
  
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• John Lewis warns business rates changes could lead to more high street closures

  13-10-2026 11:14 via ERT
  
  John Lewis Partnership Chairman Jason Tarry has warned that proposed changes to business rates could result in further high street closures, with increased costs for larger retailers potentially having a knock-on effect on independent businesses. Mr Tarry has criticised plans for a so-called ‘warehouse tax’, arguing that higher property taxes on larger retail premises could […]
  
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• Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What changes on 30th November 2026

  12-10-2026 16:57 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  From 30 November 2026, social landlords in England must act on seven more categories of hazard to fixed legal deadlines, including fire, electrical faults, excess cold and structural collapse.
  Phase 1, in force since 27 October 2025, covered emergency hazards and damp and mould. Phase 2 turns Awaab’s Law from a damp-and-mould rule into a whole-home safety duty. Here Triton Security sets out what the law is, what changes in November and what it means in practice.
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• EIC case study: overcoming workplace harassment and coercive control

  12-10-2026 16:44 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Power imbalances can create harmful and damaging workplace situations, leaving individuals feeling trapped and powerless. This was sadly the case for Marie, an industry professional who experienced ongoing harassment from a senior colleague following the breakdown of their personal relationship.
  Marie contacted the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) while in a state of acute distress. The emotionally abusive nature of the relationship and the harassment that followed had left her exhausted, ove
  
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• Bertazzoni flexes capabilities with new hobs  

  12-10-2026 15:25 via ERT
  
  Bertazzoni has reinforced its style, engineering and innovation credentials with the launch of several new hobs – its first ever matt black induction hob and a TFT-controlled, metal-framed model with pot moving function. The Modern Series 78cm matt induction hob (P784I1M30QP) features an intuitive control interface which is invisible when off and illuminated when active; […]
  
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• Morphy Richards launches Halo Alexa Kettle

  12-10-2026 15:11 via ERT
  
  Morphy Richards has announced the launch of its new Halo Alexa Kettle, a smart kettle which can connect with the Alexa app and compatible speakers, to become part of a wider smart-home routine. According to Morphy Richards, users can incorporate boiling the kettle into their morning schedule – for example, asking Alexa to boil it […]
  
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• Staffordshire’s Protek celebrates 28 years in business

  12-10-2026 10:59 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  A family-run electrical distribution equipment manufacturer is celebrating its 28th anniversary after growing from a team of three to 24 employees at its Staffordshire site.
  Protek Electronics Ltd, established in October 1998, operates from Phoenix House on the Phoenix Road Industrial Estate in Cannock.
  Over nearly three decades, the business has expanded from supplying domestic consumer units and garage units to producing electrical distribution equipment for increasingly large and complex comm
  
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• Amendment 4: understand the practical impact of connected technology

  09-10-2026 11:58 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  From solar and batteries to EV chargers and Power over Ethernet, modern installs are linking up fast. CEF takes a practical look at what the latest regulations mean for sparkies on site.
  As solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and smart systems become standard features in modern properties, electricians are increasingly working on installations which are increasingly interconnected. Decisions made around one piece of kit now directly impact how the rest of the board and overall system perform
  
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• UK retail footfall slumps ahead of crucial Christmas trading period

  09-10-2026 11:10 via ERT
  
  UK retail footfall fell by 2.9 per cent in September as fewer shoppers visited high streets, shopping centres and retail parks, raising concerns for retailers heading into the all-important Golden Quarter. The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic show that footfall declined further compared with August, when visitor numbers were down […]
  
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• Sirius Buying Group raises £13,500 for cancer charity

  08-10-2026 16:31 via ERT
  
  Sirius Buying Group has raised £13,500 for its 2026 charity partner, OCHRE, following a charity auction held during the Gala Dinner at its 25th Anniversary Trade Show in September. The event, which took place on 16 September at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, brought together more than 450 members, approved suppliers, service providers and […]
  
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• Currys scrolls into a new era of shopping

  08-10-2026 16:25 via ERT
  
  Currys has launched its own TikTok Shop, allowing customers to discover and purchase technology directly through the social media platform as the retailer looks to reach new audiences. The move will see the electrical retailer offer a curated selection of products across categories including health and beauty, coffee machines, seasonal appliances and audio, with shoppers […]
  
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• Cooper & Elms begins its next chapter ‘this one just felt right’

  08-10-2026 13:00 via ERT
  
  Following the acquisition of another long-established electrical retailer, Cooper & Elms is beginning a new chapter in its 42-year history. ERT’s Will McGill travelled to King’s Lynn to meet Director Ian Cooper and talk expansion, changing consumer habits and why there is still plenty of life in the independent electrical retail sector. Cooper & Elms […]
  
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• Caple adds side-opening oven to Sense collection

  08-10-2026 12:38 via ERT
  
  A new member of Caple’s Sense collection is the black glass C2225BG 60cm electric single oven; with a side-opening door for easy access. The C2225BG allows users to move closer to the oven cavity when checking dishes, loading trays or removing hot cookware. The side-opening format is particularly beneficial when installed at eye level as […]
  
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• SELECT honours Alan Wilson with Lifetime Achievement Award

  08-10-2026 12:02 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Former SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has been presented with the trade body’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of more than 40 years of service to the Scottish construction industry.
  The award, sponsored by Schneider Electric, was presented to the industry veteran by association President Darren Crockett at the 2026 SELECT President’s Lunch at The Balmoral in Edinburgh on Friday 25 September.
  Alan retired in August after 12 years with SELECT, including sev
  
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• Baxi research: Heat network confidence outpaces progress in social housing

  08-10-2026 11:29 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Baxi research finds social housing providers and local authorities have good experience of heat networks, but regulatory uncertainty and stretched capacity are slowing delivery.84% of respondents reported having a good or very good experience of heat networks, and 82% have a high or very high understanding of them.
  Only 24% were aware of heat network zoning regulations, the least recognised of the six regulations tested.
  76% were confident in their plans for engaging with heat networks and the a
  
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• New JTL Training Centre to train future electricians

  07-10-2026 11:55 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Leading apprenticeship provider JTL will be opening its new Merseyside Training Centre in Huyton early in 2027, expanding access to high-quality electrical apprenticeship training across the region.
  Chris Claydon, Chief Executive of JTL, visited the site of the new centre alongside John Cramphorn, JTL’s North West Head of Delivery, and Mark Borlase, Delivery Team Manager for Manchester & Merseyside. Located at 601 Princess Drive, Huyton, the centre represents an investment of approxima
  
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• AMDEA welcomes ‘wet’ appliance water labelling decision

  06-10-2026 21:37 via ERT
  
  The Government has confirmed that washing machines, dishwashers and other ‘wet’ appliances will be removed from the scope of its proposed Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS). The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the revised approach on 2 October, following industry concerns over the proposed scheme. Under the changes, energy-related products […]
  
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• Expert Reviews research reveals that UK shoppers trust retailers more than influencers with home tech recommendations

  06-10-2026 14:42 via ERT
  
  New survey data from Expert Reviews’ 2026 TV Awards has revealed that UK shoppers trust retailers more than they trust social media influencers when deciding which electrical home appliances to buy. Top 4 factors influencing UK home tech purchases: Retailers and manufacturers: 44 per cent Consumer review publications: 39 per cent Recommendations from family & friends: […]
  
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• Wiska wins IBA Supplier of the Year for fourth consecutive year

  06-10-2026 12:10 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Wiska UK Ltd has been named Supplier of the Year by The IBA Buying Group for an outstanding fourth consecutive year, following the IBA’s annual Networking and Gala Event in September 2026.
  Voted for by IBA members, the award recognises suppliers that consistently deliver excellent service and support to independent electrical wholesalers across the UK. Wiska first secured the award in 2023 and has now retained the title for four consecutive years, reflecting the company’s long-standi
  
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• Werner invests in its Centre of Excellence

  06-10-2026 11:54 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Werner, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of height safety equipment, has announced a significant investment in its Burton upon Trent Centre of Excellence as it continues to expand the site’s role as the manufacturing and distribution hub for Werner and BoSS products in the UK.
  The move follows the successful return of extension ladder production to the UK last year and means that Werner will now produce the largest volume of ladders in the country.
  The investment will see We
  
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• David Slate joins VCHRD to support expanding charging technology business

  05-10-2026 17:04 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  UK EV charging technology business VCHRGD has invested in engineering expertise as the business expands, appointing David Slate as engineering and technical manager.
  David will support product development and the company’s growing electrical partner network.
  The appointment forms part of VCHRGD’s investment in the people, technology and services needed to support its next phase of development. Having reached profitability in 2026 and completed a growth funding round, the business is
  
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• Women’s Month: breaking the taboo on menopause

  05-10-2026 16:43 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  The Electrical Industries Charity will be joined by Tanith Lee, a UK-based health coach and menopause specialist, for an informative talk about women’s health and breaking the taboo on menopause.
  Tanith will bring her lived experience, empathy, and professional expertise to educate us on the stigmas and misunderstandings that surround the topic of menopause. Her talk will work to bust the common myths and break stigmas to ensure everyone of any gender has a better understanding of menopaus
  
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• EIC to offer free wills to over 55s in October

  05-10-2026 16:39 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  This October, the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is bringing its free Will-writing service for individuals aged over 55.
  The National Wills Report 2025 found that only 37% of UK adults have made a Will (Source: The National Will Register), demonstrating a significant decrease from prior years.
  We know there can be barriers that stop people from having a Will made. One in four Brits still claim they don’t know how to make a Will, and this gap continues to deter many from beginning the
  
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• CIH takes road show on the road with “Reloaded” events

  05-10-2026 12:41 via ERT
  
  Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH) has hailed the launch of its new Tradeshow Reloaded regional events, bringing suppliers and Euronics members together at two locations across the UK. The electrical buying group held the inaugural events at Ascot Racecourse on 20 September and Aintree Racecourse on 27 September, giving members in the North and South […]
  
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• CIH hits the road with “Reloaded” events

  05-10-2026 12:41 via ERT
  
  Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH) has hailed the launch of its new Tradeshow Reloaded regional events, bringing suppliers and Euronics members together at two locations across the UK. The electrical buying group held the inaugural events at Ascot Racecourse on 20 September and Aintree Racecourse on 27 September, giving members in the North and South […]
  
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• October 2026 issue – Preparing our future homes

  05-10-2026 11:38 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  Read the issue here
  As I write this, the EW Awards team is making the final preparations for the EW Awards, which will take place at the beautiful Chelsea Harbour Hotel on 24 September. By the time you are reading this, the event will be over, and the deserving winners for 2026 will have been recognised in front of an audience of their industry peers. The list of winning wholesalers, suppliers and manufacturers will be online at www.electricalwholesalerwards.co.uk, and a full write-up of the eve
  
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• Humax announces MX PRO 22kW commercial EV charger

  05-10-2026 11:32 via ERT
  
  Humax EV Charging will launch the Humax MX PRO 22kW EV charger at Fleet & Mobility Live (NEC Birmingham, 6 – 7 October 2026, stand H3), introducing a commercial charging solution created specifically for fleets, depots, workplace environments, commercial buildings and apartments. Built to simplify both initial deployment and future expansion, the Humax MX PRO […]
  
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• Haier Europe’s Sustainability Report 2025 sets out progress in renewable electricity and appliance efficiency

  02-10-2026 13:18 via ERT
  
  Haier Europe has published its Sustainability Report 2025, presenting its environmental, social and governance performance and the priorities guiding its work across operations, products and business relationships. Covering the period from 1 January to 31 December 2025, the document has been prepared with reference to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), supporting the company’s compliance […]
  
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• Marshall unveils the Bromley 150 – ‘its most portable party speaker yet’

  02-10-2026 13:01 via ERT
  
  Marshall has announced the launch of its “most portable party speaker yet”, the Bromley 150. Promising powerful sound in a compact, easy-to-carry design, it’s built for moments on the move, Marshall says. With 40+ hours of playtime, dynamic lighting effects that recreate the energy of a live gig, and mic and instrument inputs, Bromley 150 […]
  
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