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Do you ignore the beep from your smoke alarm when the battery is low? 🚨 Test your alarm at least once a month and change the battery when needed to make sure it will work when it matters most. 💡A few minutes of maintenance can save lives. #EFSW26 👉 ow.ly/kJNA50Y7qyW

February issue is out now! Inside, you’ll find features on Sustainability, Test & Measurement, Tools & Workwear, News and more. Highlights from @OfficialNAPIT, @SchneiderUKI, @MCSCertified, @knipex and @MartindaleElec. Front cover by @DilogGroup. issuu.com/purplems/docs/…

@SchneiderUKI will be the Official Energy Technology Partner of McLaren Racing, including the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, McLaren F1 Academy, and the McLaren United Autosports WEC Hypercar Team. Read the full story: electricaltimes.co.uk/schneider-elec…

The Government’s Warm Homes Plan has landed and industry experts are weighing in. Voices from @StiebelEltron, Hewer Facilities Management, @SchneiderUKI, COHO, @BEAMA and @MCSCertified comment on the news. electricaltimes.co.uk/warm-homes-pla…

@SchneiderElec has launched The Learning Loop, a monthly CPD-accredited online learning programme designed to support ongoing training, upskilling, and professional development across the electrical industry in the UK and Ireland. electricaltimes.co.uk/schneider-elec…

Today's Top Story🚨 IET and the BSI are finalising Amendment 4 to BS 7671:2018, which will be known as the ‘orange book’. 🔗See the thoughts of @ECALive, @OfficialNAPIT, @Updates_SELECT and @NICEIC at the link below: electricaltimes.co.uk/latest-news/

Today's Top Story 🚨 @sagegroupplc & @Checkatrade brought tradespeople, policymakers and technology leaders together in the House of Commons to spotlight how digital tools and AI can transform the way sole traders run businesses. 🔗Read the full story: electricaltimes.co.uk/sage-and-check…

Today's Top Story 🚨 To kickstart the new year, @DraytonHeating has launched the Great Greggs Giveaway, with up to £26,000 worth of vouchers up for grabs until the end of April. 🔗Read the full story here: electricaltimes.co.uk/fuel-your-lunc…

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎇 The first issue of 2026 is out. Inside, you’ll find the industry's 2026 predictions, along with features on Cabling, HVAC, Training, News and much more. Highlights from @DraytonHeating, @StiebelEltron, @XSTraining, @Logic4training electricaltimes.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

As we wrap up our last working day of the year, we would like to wish all our clients and readers a very happy Christmas and a healthy, successful New Year. We truly appreciate your support over the past year and look forward to working with you again in 2026.

Today's Top Story🚨 From AI becoming a true day-to-day co-worker to smarter systems helping small teams do more, @houzz's latest insights show how builders and designers are reshaping the way they work. 🔗 Read the full article electricaltimes.co.uk/2026-houzz-bus…

Today's Top Story 🚨 Twenty-two year-old Ellis Stevenson, a recently qualified apprentice from SECTT and UHI Moray, has been named the first ever female @SkillELECTRIC champion after excelling in the intensive 2025 UK Final. 🔗Read the full story: electricaltimes.co.uk/ellis-stevenso…

December Electrical Times out now! 📢 Inside, you’ll find a full review of the Electrical Industry Awards 2025 along with our annual Top 50 Electrical Contractors report. Features include Software & Apps, Tools & Workwear, Renewables and more. issuu.com/purplems/docs/…

Today's Top Story🚨 Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge. Read more here: electricaltimes.co.uk/apprenticeship…

💡 Today's news: Christmas is just around the corner and KNIPEX is here to make it even better! The KNIPEX annual Advent Calendar is back, packed with top tools that every electrician wants to get their hands on this festive season. Read more: electricaltimes.co.uk/the-knipex-adv…

Today's Top Story:🚨 Ideal Heating launches limited edition Charity Christmas jumpers to raise money for Shelter UK Read more here: electricaltimes.co.uk/ideal-heating-…

Autumn Budget News 💼 Budget measures on apprenticeships spark concern from skills and training experts @ECALive, @_EngineeringUK and @JTLTraining. Real the full story: electricaltimes.co.uk/budget-measure…

Autumn Budget News 💼 rtified, Shocking Energy, @fmbuilders, @onthetoolstv, @ECALive and @OfficialNAPIT raised concerns about gaps in support for small businesses, installers and trades, as well as uncertainty around long-term policy. electricaltimes.co.uk/industry-exper…

Autumn Budget News 💼 Monta, @CorpayInc, @SchneiderUKI, @InstaVoltUK, Electric Vehicles UK, char.gy, Believ, CES and @OfficialNAPIT raise concerns about the planned pay-per-mile tax and business rates for charging bays. 🔗electricaltimes.co.uk/industry-leade…

We’ve put together a highlights video from the Electrical Industry Awards 2025 Winners Reception, capturing the atmosphere and the brilliant achievements of this year’s winners. Grab a moment to watch it back and celebrate the people powering our industry forward. ⚡