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EAS Changes October 2026: New Electrician Competence Rules Explained
The Electrotechnical Assessment Specification changed on 1 October 2026. New competence categories for EV charging, heat pump wiring, and solar PV — with no grandfather rights. Here's what every registered electrician needs to know.
18th Edition Amendment 4: What UK Electricians Need to Know (October 2026)
BS 7671 Amendment 4 became mandatory on 15 October 2026 — the previous version is now withdrawn. Here's what changed, whether you need to retrain, and what it means for EV charging and solar PV work.
UK Trades Skills Shortage: 317,000 Workers Needed by 2030 — What It Means for You
The UK needs 317,000 more tradespeople by 2030. With wages rising 12% above average and huge demand, this is the best time in a generation to be a tradesperson.
Future Homes Standard March 2027: What Every Tradesperson Needs to Know Now
The Future Homes Standard comes into force for new-build homes in England from March 2027. Gas boilers are out. Heat pumps, EV chargers, and triple glazing are in. Here's what it means for your trade.