Electrical skills gap deepens as apprenticeship starts fall despite surging demand

The UK’s electrical skills gap is widening across the country, at the very moment demand for skilled electricians is accelerating, according to new analysis published by the ECA, putting Government ambitions and targets at risk. ECA’s 2026 Electrical Skills Index – which compares the number of people starting Government-funded classroom-based electrical courses with those entering apprenticeships – […]

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Great for apprentices and seasoned pros: KNIPEX Electrical Installations Set

Starting out or simply looking to streamline the kit you rely on every day? Then the KNIPEX Electrical Installations Set (00 31 30 BK) is for you. This practical pack brings together three of the company’s top tools that cover a wide spread of day-to-day installation tasks without weighing down the tool bag. The set […]

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Heat pumps explained

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Heat pumps explained, and find out what you need to know when working with heat pumps. Covering: Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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ECA urges next Welsh Government to address dramatic fall in electrical apprentices

ECA is urging the next Welsh Government to address the steep decline in electricians and apprentices working in Wales. The number has fallen from 13,400 in 2015, to only 7,600 today, according to ECA’s 2026 Wales Manifesto published today. ECA’s Skills Charter states that Wales needs a minimum of 700 new electrical apprentices every year to […]

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