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Electric Vehicle Grant Changes from April 2022

Following an announcement from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, otherwise known as OZEV, there are big changes set to come into place for the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme and Workplace Scheme from April 2022. Who can claim the grant and how much each person is able to claim will see some adjustments. OZEV are […]

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Energy Saving Myths – True or False?

With the average energy bill set to increase by £693 in April 2022, it is more important than ever to make sure that you are doing everything you can to save energy and keep those bills as low as possible. That is why we have rounded up some of the most common myths and misconceptions […]

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New reporting tool launched to monitor unsafe electrical installations

Since June 2020 and the introduction of the Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, the number of Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) being carried out by electricians has increased. The Regulations state that an EICR should be carried out every 5 years for a privately rented property to check the condition […]

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How can technology help with tool protection?

With more than £46 million worth of tools being reported as stolen since the end of the last lockdown in April 2021 it has never been more important to protect your tools and ultimately, your livelihood. The number of van thefts is also on the rise, with an increase from 12 to 35 vans being […]

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Is your house ready for winter?

With the colder temperatures arriving and the dark nights setting it, winter has well and truly arrived. However, have you checked that your house and garden are ready for winter and all that comes with it? Take a look at our latest blog to see if you are truly prepared for the winter months. Gardens […]

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