<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Electrical - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Electrical news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[BEAMA publishes new EPD research]]></title><description><![CDATA[New industry data shows manufacturers are already providing product environmental data but warns the wrong reporting approach could add &pound;1.58 million in costs.UK trade association BEAMA has published new industry research and a five-point policy position to help shape the UK Government&rsquo;s proposed Embodied Emissions Reporting Framework (EERF).<br />
BEAMA welcomes the Government&rsquo;s ambition to improve the consistency and comparability of product environmental data. However, it warns t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/beama-publishes-new-epd-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/beama-publishes-new-epd-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TechTalks: Five challenges electricians say are shaping the trade in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As CEF turns 75, it explores the biggest challenges facing electricians, according to attendees at its recent TechTalks<br />
Electricians are facing growing pressure from multiple directions. Regulations are moving fast and training obligations are increasing, especially around emerging technologies like EV charging and solar PV. Economic uncertainty is changing the way customers scrutinise costs, impacting everything from project specification to time taken on site. Skills shortages are increasing p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/techtalks-five-challenges-electricians-say-are-shaping-the-trade-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/techtalks-five-challenges-electricians-say-are-shaping-the-trade-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Appliance Store opens new Burnley showroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent electrical retailer The Appliance Store has opened a new, larger showroom in Burnley, marking the next stage in the company&rsquo;s growth. Located at Unit 8a, Empire Business Park, Enterprise Way, the new premises provide expanded space to showcase the retailer&rsquo;s range of domestic appliances while enhancing the customer experience. To celebrate the opening, The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/the-appliance-store-opens-new-burnley-showroom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/the-appliance-store-opens-new-burnley-showroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bira: Government funding boost welcomed by independent retailers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;British Independent Retailers Association&nbsp;(Bira), has reported how independent retailers have welcomed government plans to expand access to finance for small businesses, after the Chancellor confirmed a significant scaling up of support through the British Business Bank. Bira said the move could help ease long-standing barriers to finance faced by the sector. The reforms include an [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/bira-government-funding-boost-welcomed-by-independent-retailers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/bira-government-funding-boost-welcomed-by-independent-retailers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV sales soar during England’s World Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data from AO.com revealed TV sales were up 23 per cent year-on-year throughout June, with demand rising as England progressed to the semi-finals of this summer&rsquo;s World Cup. Millions of supporters followed England&rsquo;s run through the knockout stages, including a dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico and a quarter-final win against Norway. England&rsquo;s campaign came [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/tv-sales-soar-during-englands-world-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/tv-sales-soar-during-englands-world-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV sales soar as England books World Cup semi-final spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data from AO.com revealed TV sales were up 23 per cent year-on-year throughout June, with demand rising as England continue to impress at this summer&rsquo;s World Cup. The latest figures come after millions of supporters tuned in to watch England confirm their place in the last eight with a nail-biting win over Mexico in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/tv-sales-soar-as-england-books-world-cup-semi-final-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/tv-sales-soar-as-england-books-world-cup-semi-final-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philips TV &amp; Philips Sound celebrate 2026 Red Dot Design Award success]]></title><description><![CDATA[TP Vision, the brand licensee for the design, manufacturing and sales of Philips TVs and Philips Sound products, has once again been recognised for its commitment to outstanding European design. Both Philips TV and Philips Sound have received prestigious 2026 Red Dot Product Design Awards, reinforcing TP Vision&rsquo;s position as a leader in premium consumer [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/philips-tv-amp-philips-sound-celebrate-2026-red-dot-design-award-success/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/philips-tv-amp-philips-sound-celebrate-2026-red-dot-design-award-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peak solar season exposes a bigger problem in UK housing design ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Steve Day, Product Director at Levelise.<br />
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Peak solar season is now exposing a issue in how UK homes are being designed under the Future Homes Standard. As generation increases &ndash;&nbsp;and&nbsp;with&nbsp;new solar&nbsp;records&nbsp;set this year already &ndash;&nbsp;large volumes of electricity are being produced at the same time,&nbsp;placing pressure on how that energy is stored, used and exported.&nbsp;<br />
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The challenge is not the availability of solar technology, but how it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/peak-solar-season-exposes-a-bigger-problem-in-uk-housing-design/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/peak-solar-season-exposes-a-bigger-problem-in-uk-housing-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing IT problems across multiple retail locations on limited budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to UK-based strategic link building specialist,&nbsp;Linkology, retailers with more than one branch depend on small systems that have to work at the same time. The till needs the payment terminal, the stock database needs the network, and the warehouse screen needs the same product data as the showroom. When something fails, the problem does [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/managing-it-problems-across-multiple-retail-locations-on-limited-budgets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/managing-it-problems-across-multiple-retail-locations-on-limited-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linkology: Managing IT problems across multiple retail locations on limited budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to UK-based strategic link building specialist,&nbsp;Linkology, retailers with more than one branch depend on small systems that have to work at the same time. The till needs the payment terminal, the stock database needs the network, and the warehouse screen needs the same product data as the showroom. When something fails, the problem does [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/linkology-managing-it-problems-across-multiple-retail-locations-on-limited-budgets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/linkology-managing-it-problems-across-multiple-retail-locations-on-limited-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics UK appoints new Head of Division for Home Appliances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung Electronics has announced the appointment of Johnathan Marsh as Head of Division for Home Appliances in the UK and Ireland, within its Home Entertainment and Appliances (HEA) division. The appointment further strengthens the leadership team formed earlier this year when Samsung amalgamated its TV/AV and domestic appliances businesses into a unified team, with a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/samsung-electronics-uk-appoints-new-head-of-division-for-home-appliances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/samsung-electronics-uk-appoints-new-head-of-division-for-home-appliances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why experiential retail is the high street’s secret weapon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As consumers increasingly seek experiences rather than transactions, independent retailers have a unique opportunity to turn their stores into destinations. Rupert Cook, Sales and Marketing Director at Gekko, explores how experiential retail, can drive footfall, loyalty and long-term growth on the high street. For years, the narrative surrounding the UK high street has been one [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/why-experiential-retail-is-the-high-streets-secret-weapon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/why-experiential-retail-is-the-high-streets-secret-weapon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Get me anything!’ heatwave sends fan demand through the roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[ERT has heard from a growing number of electrical retailers who say they are struggling to keep up with soaring demand for cooling products as temperatures continue to climb across the UK. One independent retailer told ERT that customers had been fighting over the last remaining fan in store, while another said they had a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/get-me-anything-heatwave-sends-fan-demand-through-the-roof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/get-me-anything-heatwave-sends-fan-demand-through-the-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supporting the whole family in times of need: the EFP in action]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Brent&rsquo;s son was facing mental health challenges due to bullying at school and changes within the family home, he knew he had to take action to support his family by reaching out to the Electrical Industries Charity.<br />
Despite doing well academically, his son was finding the transition into secondary school difficult, particularly when it came to navigating new social circumstances. He had been experiencing persistent bullying, including hurtful comments linked to how others perceived hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/supporting-the-whole-family-in-times-of-need-the-efp-in-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/supporting-the-whole-family-in-times-of-need-the-efp-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IFA 2027 – Kick Off at Futurium Berlin and what visitors can expect from the show]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the IFA Kick-Off, IFA Berlin officially kicked off the new trade fair on June 30. Under this year&rsquo;s slogan &lsquo;The future is now&rsquo;, the press event at Futurium Berlin brought together media representatives, content creators, bloggers, leading brands and key industry players. The focus was on exclusive insights, open discussions, hands-on experiences and a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/ifa-2027-kick-off-at-futurium-berlin-and-what-visitors-can-expect-from-the-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/ifa-2027-kick-off-at-futurium-berlin-and-what-visitors-can-expect-from-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall unveils next-generation Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers for the home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marshall has unveiled its next generation of Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers. With more powerful, room-filling sound, integrated Auracast&trade; technology, and a refreshed yet iconic design, according to the brand, this speaker pair promises enhanced performance and style. In this latest update, both sound and usability have been elevated across Acton IV and Stanmore [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/marshall-unveils-next-generation-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-for-the-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/marshall-unveils-next-generation-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-for-the-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sirius welcomes a host of new members in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sirius Buying Group, one of the leading buying groups within the independent appliance and kitchen sector, has continued to grow its membership throughout 2026, welcoming seven new Approved Members to the Group so far this year. Chester Appliances, FRC Group, Biddicks Appliances, Discount Appliances Ltd, Domextics, Padgate Appliances and Kitchen Culture (Kent) have all joined [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/sirius-welcomes-a-host-of-new-members-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/sirius-welcomes-a-host-of-new-members-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi previews its IFA 2026 debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xiaomi has confirmed it will make its debut at IFA 2026, using the Berlin technology show as the stage to showcase its expanding AI-powered smart ecosystem to European retailers, partners and consumers. Announced during the official IFA Kick-Off event in Berlin, the company also revealed plans to invest &euro;7.4 billion in artificial intelligence research and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/xiaomi-previews-its-ifa-2026-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/xiaomi-previews-its-ifa-2026-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NICEIC launches remote EVCP course to expand access to Level 3 qualification]]></title><description><![CDATA[NICEIC has launched a new one-day remote training course for the Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (2921-34). This new course will make it easier for electrical contractors to upskill and gain a recognised EVCP qualification without needing to attend a training centre.<br />
The one-day course, accredited by City &amp; Guilds and remotely invigilated, will run across five initial dates in July, Aug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/niceic-launches-remote-evcp-course-to-expand-access-to-level-3-qualification/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/niceic-launches-remote-evcp-course-to-expand-access-to-level-3-qualification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caple outlines recent investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caple has outlined a series of significant investments made over the past year that reinforce the company&rsquo;s commitment to long-term growth, sustainability, innovation and customer engagement. These developments reflect the team&rsquo;s ongoing strategy to strengthen operations, enhance efficiency and ensure its business remains well-positioned for the future. Investing in a greener future As part of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/caple-outlines-recent-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/electrical/caple-outlines-recent-investment/</guid></item></channel></rss>