Wednesday 16th September 2026

News

News

The latest industry news for employers, educators, and learners…

News |

15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

News |

15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

News |

14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

News |

14th September 2026

Younger homeowners more likely to trust a tradesperson based on looks

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

Electrical |

14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

Electrical |

10th September 2026

SELECT and SJIB warn against rise of rogue training providers and short courses

Electrical |

9th September 2026

Supporting the next generation: Martindale launches Electrical Learning Hub

Electrical |

2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & heating news, views, and product innovation...

Plumbing & Heating |

15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

Plumbing & Heating |

15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

Plumbing & Heating |

14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

Plumbing & Heating |

14th September 2026

Younger homeowners more likely to trust a tradesperson based on looks

Features

Features

Feature articles and insights from across the electrical, plumbing, and heating sectors...

Features |

2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

Features |

2nd September 2026

Why apprenticeships must work for employers

Features |

19th August 2026

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

Features |

17th August 2026

Could new training obligations widen the electrical skills gap?

Learning Zone

Learning Zone

Browse and download exclusive training content, including PDFs, videos, how-to tips, and more...

Learning Zone |

24th August 2026

Safe isolation: work safe, go home safe

Learning Zone |

9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

Learning Zone |

12th May 2026

Safe isolation: what you need to know

Learning Zone |

7th April 2026

Understanding the Building Regulations

Log in

All charity Articles

charity

|

30th March 2026

RWE joins Aico as sponsor of the EIC’s Apprentice Playbook

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is delighted to announce RWE as the latest sponsor of The Apprentice Playbook, an initiative that aims to reach more apprentices across the electrical and energy industries. The Playbook offers free, industry-specific mental health and wellbeing training, as well as tools and resources.  RWE joins Aico in supporting the programme, […]

Read full article

charity

|

4th February 2026

Aico joins EIC as first sponsor of apprentice training scheme

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is delivering free, industry-specific mental health and wellbeing training to apprentices across the electrical and energy sectors. Aico is the first sponsor of the programme, which offers practical, accessible courses tailored to the unique challenges faced by those working in our industry, developed in direct response to the trends and […]

Read full article

charity

|

22nd January 2026

Creating a safety net: how an apprentice recovered from financial fallout

Financial stress can rear its head at any time and quickly become overwhelming – especially for those just starting out in their careers. This was the case for Amy, a first-year apprentice living in a remote area of Scotland, who was made redundant shortly after purchasing her first home. With a new mortgage to pay […]

Read full article

charity

|

5th January 2026

EIC raises awareness for apprentices

The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) recently visited Loughborough College to speak with JTL Electrical Apprentices and T Level Electrical students about our ongoing mission to support apprentices, employees, retired colleagues and their immediate families within the electrical and energy industries. A key focus of the visit was EIC’s mental health awareness work and the importance […]

Read full article