NAPIT has welcomed news that the Government has allocated £650 million which could save motorists up to £3750 when they buy a new electric car.

NAPIT welcomes the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, in particular, the Clean Energy Sector Plan, which was published today. Nigel Richardson, NAPIT External Affairs Manager, says the 10-year plan will give greater certainty to manufacturers and installers, which should help attract investment, enable growth, and create high-quality, well-paid jobs.

June 23rd marks International Women in Engineering Day, and this year’s theme is Together We Engineer. International Women in Engineering Day gives women engineers around the world a profile when they are still hugely underrepresented.

Clean Air Day is the UK’s largest air pollution campaign, focusing attention on taking action to clean up our air and understanding the risks to health caused by air pollution. In support of Clean Air Day, celebrated on June 19, NAPIT discusses the importance of decarbonising transport and highlights the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

This week, NAPIT is supporting Child Safety Week 2025, which runs from June 2 to 8. This year’s theme is ‘safety is for sharing’. Families must be aware of electrical safety within the home and how to prevent the risk of a fire.

May 12th to 18th marks both Mental Health Awareness Week and Learning at Work Week 2025 (LAW Week). The theme is ‘community’ for Mental Health Awareness week, and ‘get connected’ for LAW Week.

This International Firefighters’ Day, NAPIT is raising awareness of hidden electrical fire risks in the home. Everyday habits like overloading sockets or charging devices overnight can have devastating consequences.

The Government has announced plans to expand the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and fund 18,000 additional training places to support low-carbon heating. NAPIT welcomed the move, highlighting the need to up-skill installers and called for a national campaign to raise homeowner awareness of the benefits.