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• TESP publishes insights into apprentice charge-out rates

  10-03-2026 16:51 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Research exploring employers’ different approaches to charge-out rates for electrical apprentices was recently published by The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP), a UK not-for-profit partnership promoting skills development and training standards in the electrotechnical industry.
  This latest piece of work was carried out to enhance the apprentice Return on Investment (ROI) calculations that TESP conducted in 2025, which found that businesses still can realise a positive ROI, albei
  
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• CDA named official appliance partner for Ideal Home Show 2026

  10-03-2026 15:51 via ertonline.co.uk
  CDA has been confirmed as the official appliance partner for the Ideal Home Show 2026, taking place at Olympia London from 10 to 19 April. As part of the partnership, CDA appliances will feature across key show areas including the shows Show Home Kitchen, live theatre spaces, and the Smart Tech Theatre, giving visitors the […]
  
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• Fluke launches FEV500 EV charger tester

  10-03-2026 12:37 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Fluke, a manufacturer of industrial test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment, has launched the FEV500, a testing device designed for fast DC electric vehicle charging stations.
  The tool is intended for testing and maintaining high-power Level 3 chargers, which operate at significantly higher energy levels than AC charging systems and rely on complex digital communication protocols.
  The device simulates an electric vehicle, allowing technicians to carry out safety and operational checks withou
  
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• TRT Lighting launches R-Range LED tunnel luminaire

  10-03-2026 12:19 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  TRT Lighting, a UK manufacturer of LED lighting products, has introduced the R-Range, an LED luminaire designed for road and rail tunnel environments.
  The fitting has been developed to meet S12 fire safety requirements, which govern material behaviour, smoke generation, and flame spread in transport and sub-surface infrastructure.
  Its construction includes low-plastic-content materials, EN45545-2 approved gaskets, and optional ceramic terminal blocks to support compliance in rail and transport p
  
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• ISOQAR achieves UKAS accreditation for AI management standard

  10-03-2026 12:03 via ewnews.co.uk
  UK certification body ISOQAR has achieved UKAS accreditation to deliver ISO/IEC 42001 the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, a significant milestone for UK businesses developing or deploying AI technologies.
  ISOQAR is now one of the first UK certification bodies to be accredited by UKAS for ISO/IEC 42001, currently the world’s first AI management system standard. The standard, first released in 2023, provides organisations with leading guidance and struc
  
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