Changing Career to the Trades: A Practical 2026 Guide for UK Professionals
More UK professionals are retraining as tradespeople than at any point in recent memory. This is the practical guide to making the switch — including …
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Honest guides to trade careers, earnings, and running a profitable trade business in the UK — for people considering the switch.
Whether you’re weighing up a career change, leaving school, or have just lost a job that felt secure until it wasn’t — this is where you’ll find straight answers about trade careers, real earnings, and what it takes to build a profitable trade business in the UK.
How to Become an Electrician in the UK: The 2026 Guide
Electrician is one of the UK’s most in-demand trades, and demand is set to grow significantly with EV charging, heat pumps, and net zero …
Read MorePlumber Salary UK 2026: What You Can Really Earn
Self-employed plumbers earn £45,000–£70,000 per year. Those who add Gas Safe registration earn more. Those who run their own business with employees …
Read MoreTrade Apprenticeships UK 2026: How to Get Started and What to Expect
Trade apprenticeships let you earn while you learn a skill that will be in demand for the rest of your career. Here’s how to find one, what to …
Read MoreTrade Jobs vs Office Jobs UK: The 2026 Reality Check
With office jobs increasingly at risk from automation, skilled trades offer something rare in 2026: genuine job security, real earning potential, and …
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