• Ashden awards the real lives powering a zero-carbon Britain

    Ashden awards the real lives powering a zero-carbon Britain
    On the same day the government reaffirmed its manifesto commitments (11 June), the 2025 Ashden Awards celebrated organisations advancing retrofit and clean energy across the UK – showing what real progress on climate looks like in action.
    On the day, Ashden warmly welcomed the government’s Spending Review, praising the continuation of its commitments to the £13.2 billion investment in home energy upgrades, through the Warm Homes Plan and GB Energy, as a step towards a fairer, g
  • Family-run electrical contractor wins business award

    Family-run electrical contractor wins business award
    Starkey Electrical, a family-run electrical contractor based in the West Midlands, was named ‘Electrical Contractor of the Year 2024/25’ at the Central England Prestige Awards in recognition of its positive reviews, testimonials, engagement with customers, and for having built up a loyal customer base in its local area of Stourbridge.
    The win marks the fourth consecutive award Starkey Electrical has received at the annual ceremony – which this year took place at Moor Hall Hotel
  • Dial Caple “for precision cooking in the kitchen”

    Dial Caple “for precision cooking in the kitchen”
    “Induction hobs have become increasingly popular and are now an accepted method of cooking. However, not everyone wants to use touch control technology. We have, therefore, introduced our first induction hob with dial controls for ease of use.”  Ashley Allen, Caple’s Product Manager introduces a new model from Caple. Simplicity and performance in the kitchen are […]
  • Stu’s Views: Smart Home – Strike while the Iron’s Hot!

    Stu’s Views: Smart Home – Strike while the Iron’s Hot!
    by Stuart Tickle, Managing Director at AWE  For this issue, I’m looking at why adding value through installation is a wise move for electrical retailers looking to grow their business. Of course, you know this already as installing white goods is common practice, let alone entire kitchens. Having been through the process in my own […]
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  • Navigating the Digital Storefront: Crafting a Compelling Retail Website

    Navigating the Digital Storefront: Crafting a Compelling Retail Website
    Setting up and running a leading retailer website can take a lot of work – Geko’s Dan Todaro shares his top tips to help you save time and how to better explore online opportunities. Judging the ERT Awards does give you a pretty robust insight into the pitfalls and clear opportunities many independent retailers are […]
  • CEFLIVE25 champions education, innovation and collaboration 

    CEFLIVE25 champions education, innovation and collaboration 
    CEFLive25 returned to the Birmingham NEC from 5-6 June 2025, drawing thousands of electrical professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers for two days of networking opportunities, CPD-accredited learning seminars and cutting-edge technology shaping the future of the industry.
    A key focus of this year’s event was on driving progress across sustainability, skills development, and cross-industry collaboration. Through a packed agenda of TechTalks, expert-led panels, and practical demonstration
  • Scolmore Group welcomes Charlotte Clarkson to the sales team

    Scolmore Group welcomes Charlotte Clarkson to the sales team
    Scolmore Group, a leading name in the electrical industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Clarkson as Area Sales Manager for the Hereford, Worcester, Warwickshire, and Staffordshire regions.
    With over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry, Charlotte brings a wealth of expertise to her new role. Having started her career at the age of 19 as an apprentice with an electrical accessories manufacturer, she has since held several key sales positions, one with a lea
  • CEFLive25 champions education, innovation, collaboration

    CEFLive25 champions education, innovation, collaboration
    CEFLive25, an event hosted by UK supplier of electrical products CEF, returned to the Birmingham NEC on 5 and 6 June 2025, drawing thousands of electrical professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers for two days of networking opportunities, CPD-accredited learning seminars, and exhibitions of technology shaping the future of the industry.
    A key focus of this year’s event was on driving progress across sustainability, skills development, and cross-industry collaboration. It included a packe
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