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Welcome to Voltimum's News area, updated daily with all the latest news from the electrical industry.

Rewiring the future: Charity tackles safety, e-mobility and AI at annual Electrical Product Safety Conference
Electrical Safety First
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Rewiring the future: Charity tackles safety, e-mobility...

Major annual event tackles critical issues affecting electrical products. Conference hosted in conjunction...

Electrical Installation seminar round up: An electric future for the UK has to embed safety at its heart to succeed
Electrical Safety First
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Electrical Installation seminar round up: An electric future...

Electrical industry must modernise now to prepare for a low-carbon, electrified future. Policies that...

Electrical Safety First opens entries for Safety Innovation Award 2025
Electrical Safety First
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Electrical Safety First opens entries for Safety...

Prestigious award open to entries from individuals and organisations. Previous winners include the SafeBatt...

Landlords risk fines as new safety laws to protect thousands of private renters loom
Electrical Safety First
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Landlords risk fines as new safety laws to protect thousands...

Privately rented homes to undergo 5 yearly electrical checks. Thousands of private renters to be protected....

New electrical safety guides supporting safer homes for tenants
Electrical Safety First
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New electrical safety guides supporting safer homes for...

Electrical Safety First has launched new guidance to explain landlords' responsibilities for making sure their...

Traitors warning: How to spot treacherous tech in your home
Electrical Safety First
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Traitors warning: How to spot treacherous tech in your home

As the nation is gripped by hit TV show The Traitors, experts warn a traitor could be lurking under your nose....

Comprehensive free learning platform launches for UK electrical apprentices
Electrical Safety First
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Comprehensive free learning platform launches for UK...

Accessible excellence for apprentices with an expanding library of bite-sized modules. Presented by industry...

Surge in demand for best practice guides prompts launch of new professional social channels
Electrical Safety First
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Surge in demand for best practice guides prompts launch of...

New channels provide free resources, regulatory updates & explainers, events & training opportunities to...

Groundbreaking innovations shortlisted by Electrical Safety First for 2024 award
Electrical Safety First
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Groundbreaking innovations shortlisted by Electrical...

Four Safety Innovation Award finalists announced. Shortlisted innovations offer solutions in photovoltaic...

Summer Shocker: BBQs and outdoor lighting fail tests, risking fire and electric shock
Electrical Safety First
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Summer Shocker: BBQs and outdoor lighting fail tests,...

A recent investigation has revealed that 96% of outdoor electrical products tested failed safety checks,...

"Yes, you can be a woman in engineering - seeing a woman in the role reinforces that." Charity celebrates female engineers for International Women in Engineering Day
Electrical Safety First
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"Yes, you can be a woman in engineering - seeing a woman...

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day with a spotlight on women at Electrical Safety First....

Electrical Safety First opens entries for Safety Innovation Award 2024
Electrical Safety First
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Electrical Safety First opens entries for Safety...

Prestigious Safety Innovation Award open to entries from individuals and organisations. Previous winners...

Leading charity rebrands, as UK net zero transition propels its mission of UK homes’ electrical safety up national agenda
Electrical Safety First
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Leading charity rebrands, as UK net zero transition...

Electrical Safety First’s new visual identity harnesses ‘green electrical glow’ and ‘on’ power icon. New...

Skills shortage facing electrical industry under scrutiny at new annual event
Electrical Safety First
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Skills shortage facing electrical industry under scrutiny at...

Urgent need to attract new talent and upskill current workforce. Low-carbon electrified future means action is...

Major conference on electrical safety tackles full lifecycle of products
Electrical Safety First
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Major conference on electrical safety tackles full lifecycle...

Minister says evolving landscape is bringing new challenges. Key moment is now to set framework for next 30...

Major safety award won by innovative product that switches off overheating kitchen hobs
Electrical Safety First
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Major safety award won by innovative product that switches...

HobSensus uses a 64-zone heat sensor to identify hot spots on hobs. Alerts residents to danger and can shut...

Electrical Safety First featured in major royal book on shaping the UK's future leadership
Electrical Safety First
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Electrical Safety First featured in major royal book on...

King Charles III book launches on monarch’s 75th birthday. Focus is on leadership, achievement, and progress...

Electrical Safety First's comment on the King's Speech 2023
Electrical Safety First
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Electrical Safety First's comment on the King's Speech 2023

Commenting on the King’s Speech, Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, said: “It is...

Major new guide provides clarity around electrical installation checks
Electrical Safety First
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Major new guide provides clarity around electrical...

Key advice for electricians, landlords, and tenants on electrical safety. Details what EICRs should cover...

UK government's product safety revamp sparks new opportunities for safety innovation
Electrical Safety First
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UK government's product safety revamp sparks new...

With the news that the UK government seems set to finally overhaul the UK product safety regime to provide...

Treat e-bike batteries like fireworks Govt told – REPORT
Electrical Safety First
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Treat e-bike batteries like fireworks Govt told – REPORT

Report recommends the UK should mimic New York City to tackle fires. The end of self-certification would see...

The award shaping a safer future for consumers
Electrical Safety First
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The award shaping a safer future for consumers

Prestigious Safety Innovation Award open to entries from individuals and organisations. Previous winners...

UK PUBLIC ROUTINELY EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS ELECTRICALS FROM ONLINE MARKETPLACES
Electrical Safety First
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UK PUBLIC ROUTINELY EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS ELECTRICALS FROM...

New research reveals 73% of people unaware online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon Marketplace don't face the...

Connected Innovations Scoop Safety Innovation Award 2022
Electrical Safety First
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Connected Innovations Scoop Safety Innovation Award 2022

This year, Electrical Safety First’s coveted Safety Innovation Award was won by Connected Innovations for...