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• Bira challenges government over ‘fundamentally misdirected’ pub-only business rates relief

  20-02-2026 16:07 via ertonline.co.uk
  Bira has responded to January’s announcement giving pubs 15 per cent business rates relief with a hard-hitting podcast calling the policy “fundamentally misdirected” and revealing that only 32 per cent of pubs are actually on high streets. The latest episode of ‘High Street Matters’ challenges the government’s decision to exclude retailers from the relief package […]
  
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• Who’s Who – Rolec: EV charging infrastructure installers can rely on

  20-02-2026 12:29 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  ROLEC has become one of the UK’s most established manufacturers of EV charging solutions, supporting installers while meeting the demands of today’s rapidly evolving market. ECN explores the company’s extensive capabilities and how installers and end users can benefit.
  EV charging for today’s installations
  Rising EV adoption, increasing power demands, and the need for scalable infrastructure create new challenges for both domestic and commercial installations.
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• Rethinking connectivity

  20-02-2026 12:09
  DoorBird presents the world’s first IP video intercom systems with 5G at ISE.
  DoorBird, one of the leading providers of intelligent door communication systems, is unveiling a technological world first at ISE in Barcelona. For the first time, IP video intercom systems with integrated 5G mobile connectivity are available on the market. With the new D31TDV 5G and D31TDH 5G models, DoorBird enables a reliable internet connection without the need for Ethernet cabling, redefining flexibility and
  
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• Two DALI channels, one sensor

  20-02-2026 11:58
  B.E.G. brings ‘simpler’ DALI lighting control to the UK
  B.E.G. has introduced a new DALI-2 two-channel presence detector to the UK market which is designed for rooms and areas that require the lighting to be controlled as two circuits of lighting by a two-gang retractive switch.The DACO Duo sensor, launched by the manufacturer for 2026, allow the lights to be switched on and off , dimmed up and down, and daylight-linked for energy efficiency. It is aimed at commercial and public buil
  
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• Rointe EONIQ: The next step in smart electric heating

  20-02-2026 11:47 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Delivering adaptive efficiency, flexible aesthetics, and installer-friendly control
  As electrical professionals continue to seek heating solutions that balance compliance, efficiency, and user comfort, smart electric radiators have become a core part of modern refurbishment and new-build specifications.
  Rointe’s new EONIQ WiFi radiator has been designed with this market reality in mind: a next-generation heating device built for superior energy management, flexible installation, and seamle
  
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• Vent-Axia sets a new benchmark for air quality monitoring

  20-02-2026 11:42
  Vent-Axia has unveiled the Lo-Carbon PureAir Cleanse, the industry’s first dedicated, continuous-running dMEV unit with an integrated indoor air quality sensor (IAQ).
  The Lo-Carbon PureAir Cleanse combines intelligent humidity control with advanced air quality sensing, which detects, measures, and helps clear the air of unwanted chemical pollutants, specifically total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs). Delivering industryleading performance, the Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilatio
  
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• Outdoor heating that pays off

  20-02-2026 11:27
  Patios, terraces, courtyards – these aren’t fair-weather luxuries anymore. Postpandemic, customers expect venues to make these areas work year-round, not just during the three weeks of British summer.
  Unfortunately, the weather rarely gets the memo, and venues that don’t plan ahead lose out.
  Capri and Elba – heating that makes moneyBoth ATC’s Capri and Elba electric heaters use shortwave infrared to provide instant heat where it’s needed. No warm-up time, no w
  
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• Knightsbridge adds to metal-clad range

  20-02-2026 11:15
  Knightsbridge has expanded its core metal clad range with a powder coat textured blackfinish. Designed to meet the practical demands of installers while satisfying the aesthetic expectations of lighting designers and architects, the new finish combines durability with a contemporary design aesthetic.
  The black finish seamlessly integrates into the existing metal clad core range, ensuring compatibility and continuity, and allowing designers and specifiers to maintain design cues across existing a
  
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• Axent adds MagCharge to wiring accessory range

  20-02-2026 10:58
  The CED Electrical Group has launched its new Axent range of decorative wiring accessories, now featuring MagCharge – the world’s first electrical outlet with integrated magnetic induction charging.
  Ultra-flat and ultra-matt, the comprehensive range of switches and sockets redefines minimalism through precision engineering and flawless craftmanship. Meticulously conceived to adorn the most sophisticated interiors, the range includes a screwless option with soft curved corners and flu
  
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• Knightsbridge adds black to its metal clad range

  20-02-2026 10:44 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of wiring accessories and lighting, has expanded its core metal clad range with a powder coat textured black finish.
  Designed to meet the practical demands of installers while satisfying the aesthetic expectations of lighting designers and architects, the new finish combines durability with a contemporary design aesthetic.
  The black finish seamlessly integrates into the existing metal clad core range, ensuring compatibility and continuit
  
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