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“This should have happened years ago”, states the founder, Ian Morrish


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ivingBack.tech is a new and innovative way for UK charities and Community


Interest Companies to access high quality AV equipment without spending their hard-earned funds, and for the AV industry to repurpose unwanted second-hand, discontinued and B-stock equipment to help make a positive diff erence in our community. Founder, Ian Morrish, had recognised a gap in


charities’ resources while working on his other project, Together for Cinema, a Community Interest Company that works with the AV industry


to design and install cinema rooms into children’s hospices and other family care locations across the UK, free of charge. For manufacturers, distributors, integrators, consultants and other organisations that have surplus equipment, GivingBack.tech off ers a reliable and sustainable alternative to disposing of it. The aim is to limit landfi ll by giving excess AV


Plug-in solar panels - Statement from Electrical Safety First (ESF)


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esponding to the Government’s plans to make plug in solar panels widely


available to the public, Luke Osborne, Technical Director of ESF said: “ESF welcomes the announcement of the Future Homes Standard, however, whilst we recognise the potential for plug-in solar panel systems to make renewable energy more accessible for millions, safety must come fi rst. Recent investigations conducted by the charity have highlighted that, at present, plug-in solar systems supply power to household


Morphy Richards enjoys a successful 2025 & announces New Showroom Opening


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elebrating a strong and successful 2025 with the launch of a new, state-


of-the-art showroom at its UK head offi ce in Stoke-on-Trent, Morphy Richards is marking another important milestone in the brand’s continued growth and investment in the UK market. Designed as an inspiring space for retail


partners, media, and internal teams, the new showroom brings Morphy’s full small domestic appliance portfolio to life. The thoughtfully curated environment showcases key product collections alongside a dedicated coff ee bar and collaborative meeting space, creating a welcoming destination


Spring 2026


for conversation and creativity. The opening follows a year of positive momentum for Morphy Richards, with strong growth achieved throughout 2025. Morphy Richards PR Agency Ever Forwards also reported unprecedented media coverage for the brand in 2025, resulting in 315 pieces of coverage Online, In-Print & on TV – reaching more than half the UK population. Remaining focused on long-term strategy, the business enters 2026 with confi dence, optimism and a clear commitment to innovation and expansion.


PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE


circuits in a way currently not permitted by regulations. “Whilst the risk


remains low, without wiring regulation changes and under certain conditions, plug-in solar PV systems connected to standard household sockets, can cause overheating or impair the operation of protective


equipment a second life and making this excess equipment available to good causes and help the AV industry work towards complying with the latest United Nations 2030 for Sustainable Development Goals. Saving money on WEEE costs, releasing warehouse space, satisfying social and environmental obligations are other benefi ts of GivingBack.tech. Find out more, including how to become


a Partner or donate equipment, by visiting www.GivingBack.tech and www.togetherforcinema.co.uk


devices such as RCDs in a property. We are pleased to see the Government intends to address these issues and we believe new safety standards should be introduced rapidly, to ensure households can safely enjoy the benefi ts of plug in solar. We look forward to working with the Government to address these issues in detail. “With the introduction of any


new technology comes the risk of substandard versions making their way onto the market through unscrupulous sellers, and we continue


to call for online marketplaces to be better regulated, to prevent unsafe products being available to households


now and in the future.”


New Era for kbbreview Publisher


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aylist Media, the publisher of kbbreview, has revealed a new era


for the company aſt er selling leading consumer magazine Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms.


The sale allows Taylist to become a dedicated business-to-business media company built around the kbbreview brand and specialising in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom market. It also secures an exciting new future for


Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms with new owner Content Media Services Ltd, part of Datateam Business Media Limited.


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