An industry commentator has suggested that it has become more common for people to spend money on installing lighting in their gardens, which could affect take-up of electrical courses in the UK.

Managing director of Elstead Lighting Jonathan Lucas explained there is growing interest in fitting such devices in people's properties, with consumers seemingly attracted to higher quality products recently.

This may have a positive effect on the number of people signing up for electrical courses in the near future.

Mr Elstead said: "The property market is not so buoyant as it was and there is more spend going on to develop the home and that also covers the garden."

In his opinion, it is something of a trend for people to stick with the property they have, as opposed to moving.

These comments follow the news that Brits are set to spend