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• Matt Esau joins HEA Distribution as new Commercial Director

  07-01-2026 14:29 via ertonline.co.uk
  HEA Distribution is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Esau as its new Commercial Director. Mr Esau brings deep industry experience and a strong track record in high-end audio distribution and commercial leadership, strengthening HEA’s strategy as it continues to grow its presence across the UK market. Joining HEA Distribution at a pivotal moment, […]
  
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• VCHRGD integrates chargers with Octopus Energy tariff

  07-01-2026 13:20 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  VCHRGD Technologies, a British EV charge point manufacturer, has confirmed that its electric vehicle chargers now integrate directly with Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, enabling eligible users to access lower charging rates and automated smart charging schedules.
  The integration applies across VCHRGD’s charging portfolio, including the Seven Pro 7.4kW home and business charger and the TwentyTwo Dual 22kW workplace and public model.
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• Train and educate to reduce the risk to safety, says Fire Aware

  07-01-2026 12:31 via ewnews.co.uk
  Growing fire safety organisation Fire Aware is highlighting the need for further training and education across the industry at all levels to help improve prevention and improve fire safety across the built environment.
  The fire safety sector is currently facing significant shortages of qualified staff, made worse by the need for specialist skills to manage the new legislation introduced under the Building Safety Act.
  The move to heighten awareness of the importance of fire safety training from F
  
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• Drayton offers a ‘Great Greggs Giveaway’

  07-01-2026 12:01 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  To kickstart the new year, Drayton, a manufacturer of heating controls in the UK, has launched the Great Greggs Giveaway, with up to £26,000 worth of vouchers up for grabs until the end of April.
  When installers spend over £75 on Drayton products in a single transaction – either online or in branch at any merchant or retailer in the UK – they’ll receive a £5 Greggs digital voucher.
  Plus, there’s no limit on how many voucher installers can claim; the more
  
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• Cold snap drives UK power demand to seven-year high

  07-01-2026 10:56 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  An Arctic blast of snow, sleet, and hail has driven UK temperatures to -12.5°C, the coldest recorded this winter, sharply increasing electricity demand and placing stress on the GB power system.
  With Storm Goretti forecast to bring further heavy snowfall, experts warn that elevated demand and high prices could persist into mid-January.
  Reacting to the news, Jake Thompson, GB Market Expert at Montel Analytics, says, “National electricity demand surged during peak hours as temperatures p
  
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