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The humble light bulb has been a driving force behind technological innovation throughout modern history. Despite this, its role in our day-to-day lives - particularly in our homes - is often taken for granted. In this report we aim to lift the lid on the nation’s understanding of the importance of lighting in everyday life, and understand how a seemingly...

From the end of this month, halogen light bulbs will be banned in the UK as a result of EU legislation coming into effect on 1 September. The legislation is designed to push consumers and businesses into switching to energy efficient LED lighting, reducing Europe's carbon footprint and saving people money in the process. Here's everything you need to know...

Brits spend an average of £389 refreshing their garden for summer Garden furniture tops the garden shopping list for 63% Nottingham homeowners revealed as the biggest garden spenders BRITISH homeowners are investing in their gardens and outdoor spaces as the heatwave continues, recent research reveals. A survey of 1,009 UK adults carried out by lighting store, LED Hut, found that...

“The atmosphere is simply electric,” Clive Tyldesley will belt out in a week’s time as Russia 2018 kicks off with a game between the hosts and the almighty Saudi Arabia. The energy will be palpable with the sparks flying as the Russians begin their quest to conquer football’s most prestigious trophy. Or at that’s least how the commentary team will...

Street lights have been paving the way for pedestrians in some form since the fourth century. They’ve changed drastically over the years, as you’d expect, today switching to highly efficient LED street lights that are set to save councils millions of pounds per year. They’re an integral part of life nowadays. We’re all wary of going down dark alleys at...

BRITISH LOVEBIRDS will be nesting at home for Valentine’s Day this year, according to new research. A survey of 1,012 UK adults carried out by lighting store, LED Hut, found that 52% are planning on staying at home for their date this Valentine’s Day. Cooking and enjoying a meal (45%) topped the list as the number one thing to do...

While the native Philips Hue app offers great functionality, a host of third party developers have been throwing their hats into the ring, releasing their own apps for controlling the Hue smart lighting system. So whether you’re looking for practicality, entertainment or something to liven up a party, there should be something for everybody in this list. #1 Hue Disco...

There have been fresh developments in the EU Commission's plan to completely phase out inefficient lighting in theIncandescent Bulb Ban. The ban of 100W, 60W and 40W incandescent bulbs took place between 2009 and 2012, however a loophole in the regulations meant that manufacturers could still develop and sell incandescent bulbs listed as 'rough service'. Rough service being a term...

St Helens Council has answered public calls to replace 10,000 obsolete lighting lanterns with a pledge to invest almost £3m in LED lighting replacements. The move is predicted to lead to savings of almost £422,101 per-year for the council, meaning it’ll take just over 3 years for them to recover the investment. Councillor Richard McCauley, cabinet member for transport, housing...

There's a new toy in town and celebrities have not been shy in showing off their skills on the latest gadget craze: the self-balancing board. There are a few different makes out there, and a recent article in Heat Magazine shows Rita Ora on a MegaBoard, whileother celebs have been seenhaving a goon our very own SmartGlider. Although the Megaboard...

Synonymous with romance, art and fashion, Paris has long been arguably regarded as the capital of European culture. From the grande Louvre art museum, to the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, the city is steeped in a history that’s also been host to many-a bloody episode too, such as the French Revolution which precipitated irrevocable change in societies across the world....

Monday night saw Salford City step out in their newkit (sponsored byLED Hut)for the first timeas they faced Manchester United Under-21s for their opening fixture of pre-season. There was more than local pride at stake in this fixture as both sides featured formers players who had appeared for their respective opposition, including former United starlet and Salford striker Danny Webber...

We are proud to announce that LED Hut are now the officialSponsors Of Salford City FC. The two year partnership sees the Greater Manchester-based organisationsjoin forces to help spread the word of energy-saving LED lighting. The deal involves sponsorship of Salford City shirts and advertising hoardings across Moor Lane, with future community-based activites in the pipeline. The 'Ammies', who are...

The Empire State Building stands pervasively in the heart of midtown Manhattan and measures a staggering 1,454 ft high. It’s the 2nd largest building in New York City, the 25th largest in the world and offers a focal point for tourists eager to get a view of the sprawling city skyline. Click image to see larger version The building -...

Jake Dyson, son of Sir James, has developed a ground-breaking LED desk lamp that’s been designed to last 37 years based on average use. Part of Jake Dyson’s CSYS range, the lamp - which is priced at £399 - comes with an incredible 160,000 hour life span. It works by using heat pipe technology that draws heat from the LEDs,...

Introducing the latest product to LEDHut's expansive garden range: the Solar Underground Light. Crafted from stainless steel with a robust tempered glass fascia, you can use this light anywhere. Boosted by an IP68, it’s resistant to all weather types and will withstand heavy pressure. Charging time is minimal as it only needs 6-7 hours to fully charge, and it’ll give...

A recent study by The Royal Society has found that LED lighting could help with the fight against malaria, a disease reputed to have killed over 500,000 people in 2013 alone. Female mosquitoes that transmit the disease are widely regarded as one of the primary causes of malaria, which is most prevalent in poor and developing regions of Africa. Configured...

The European Commission have controversially buckled under pressure to put the ban on halogen bulbs back to 2018. This is a first for the EU as they have never before postponed a product efficiency measure. The consequence is that for a further two years millions of people could be using inefficient lighting, thus spending millions extra on energy bills and...

We’re pleased to announce the arrival of two new exciting products at LEDHut. The WIFISmart Bulb and Bluetooth Smartbulbs can both be controlled from your smartphone or tablet, and feature innovative functions and effects that take lighting to a new level. Watch Our Smart Bulb In Action On the video we highlight the colour and brightness controls plus the music...

With energy prices constantly rising, it’s now a given that what’s right for the consumer isn’t a priority for the Big Six energy giants. As the price of raw materials rises, so does the average household expenditure to cover this. The same could not be said of the contrary. Despite constantly being promised fair tariffs, we, the consumer, continue to...