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New research from Trade Direct Insurance has revealed that more than half (55%) of UK young people aged 14-18 have considered a career in construction or the trades. But relatively few are taking the next step. When asked what path they’re planning to take after their current studies, only 4% named technical education, such as […]

A building contractor has been sentenced after a bricklayer broke his back after falling through a barn roof in Northumberland. The 24-year-old brickie had been part of a team working for Len Smith & Son Building Contractors Limited carrying out repairs to the roof at East Fleetham Farm in Seahouses on 5 February 2025. The […]

An electrician posted on Reddit sharing his “worst day” and asked who could relate – and some of the responses were a sobering reminder of the potential danger faced by electricians. The electrician was inspired to post after blowing up “a lighting control panel and tripping a 4000 amp main and taking power out to […]

Almost one third (30%) of UK tradespeople have considered quitting their job over the past 12 months, according to a new report. The research, by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, reveals the UK’s tradespeople are working an average of 9.44 hours per day, up almost 10%, or 51 minutes, compared to the 2022 average of 8.59 hours […]

Wren has introduced the Trade App – built for tradespeople. The app makes referring customers quicker, managing everything from appointments through to design and order. This first release marks the initial phase of the Trade App, with plenty more features and enhancements already in the pipeline. With the new app, you can: Easily refer your […]