Electrical news

• Critical shortfall in England’s electrical workforce, JTL report finds

  14-05-2025 17:59 via ewnews.co.uk
  
  A new report from JTL, ‘Powering the Future: Securing a Skilled Electrical Workforce to Deliver Growth’, reveals a critical shortfall in England’s electrical workforce—one that could jeopardise delivery of major housing, clean energy, infrastructure and AI projects.
  Alongside these findings, the report also launches a first-of-its-kind national projection model for the electrical industry, designed to offer long-term, data-driven insight into workforce size, skills levels
  
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• Contactum returns as CEF platinum exhibitor

  14-05-2025 17:37 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Provider of circuit protection and wiring accessories, Contactum, will be attending CEF Live for the second time as a platinum exhibitor.
  CEF Live brings together the UK’s electrical sector and provides an opportunity to showcase its products and services. Additionally, across 5-6 June, at the NEC, Birmingham, electrical professionals will be immersed in educational talks in the Learning Zone – a new addition for 2025. 
  Contactum will be sharing insights into its newest and most
  
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• Warwickshire contractor grows team after energy support boost

  14-05-2025 16:52 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A Warwickshire electrical contractor has recruited extra staff and transformed its premises after receiving financial support from an energy efficiency programme.
  Hertz Electrical was started in 2018 by Andy Wood in Somers Road, Rugby, with four employees to provide electrical installation and maintenance for domestic and commercial customers throughout Coventry and Warwickshire.
  The 130m2 premises were in need of a complete overhaul to take the business to the next level so Andy got in touch wi
  
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• Carhartt launches Tencel Fibre Series for women

  14-05-2025 15:04 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Carhartt has unveiled its Tencel Fibre Series for women, a collection of lightweight, breathable and durable workwear. Developed using Tencel Lyocell fibres, the range brings together comfort, performance and sustainability.
  Carhartt’s Tencel Fibre Series was created in direct response to feedback from tradeswomen who wanted lighter workwear that could handle tough conditions without feeling heavy or restrictive. The result is a collection that’s lighter, softer and more versatile, w
  
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• Bira to respond to Low Pay Commission’s National Living Wage consultation for 2026

  14-05-2025 14:04 via ertonline.co.uk
  
  Bira has confirmed it will be responding to the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) newly launched consultation on the National Living and Minimum Wage rates for 2026. The LPC consultation, issued this month, invites views from businesses, workers, and stakeholders ahead of its recommendation to the Government later this year. Each year, the LPC advises ministers […]
  
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• EIC on Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

  14-05-2025 12:40 via ewnews.co.uk
  From 12 to 18 May 2025, the UK will come together to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual campaign designed to shine a light on mental health and well-being. This year, the Mental Health Foundation has chosen the theme of ‘Community’, a topic that resonates deeply with individuals, businesses and organisations across the country—including the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC).
  At the EIC, we understand the importance of community in maintaining mental well-being. Whet
  
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• Almost half of Brits aren’t aware of RCDs

  14-05-2025 12:23 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  A survey commissioned by NICEIC says that 46% of Brits don’t know what Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are and only 16% know if their home has one.
  As summer approaches, the nation’s use of electrical outdoor appliances and gadgets will increase. Recent research has found 96% of garden electrical products fail safety tests due to substandard plugs, counterfeit fuses and water ingress, meaning that RCDs could be lifesaving. 
  RCDs are designed to automatically cut off power if an
  
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• NAPIT offers advice as part of Mental Health Awareness Week

  14-05-2025 11:43 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  
  Mental Health Awareness Week and Learning at Work Week 2025 (LAW Week) are both taking place from 12-18 May, with the theme of ‘community’ for Mental Health Awareness week, and ‘get connected’ for LAW Week.
  By combining these themes, NAPIT aims to connect through learning experiences that support mental wellbeing. This week, NAPIT is exploring how building community and connecting in the workplace have positive effects on our mental wellbeing.
  Being part of a positive com
  
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