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6th November 2026

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

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6th November 2026

Low-carbon heating: apprentices see a positive future despite political disagreement on net zero

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6th November 2026

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

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28th October 2026

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Electrical

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Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

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6th November 2026

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

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6th November 2026

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

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28th October 2026

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

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28th October 2026

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & heating news, views, and product innovation...

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6th November 2026

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

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6th November 2026

Low-carbon heating: apprentices see a positive future despite political disagreement on net zero

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28th October 2026

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

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28th October 2026

Poor pump selection could be undermining household energy savings, Wilo warns

Features

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Feature articles and insights from across the electrical, plumbing, and heating sectors...

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20th October 2026

Upgraded Baxi heating and hot water system help make adapted homecoming possible

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2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

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2nd September 2026

Why apprenticeships must work for employers

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19th August 2026

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

Learning Zone

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Browse and download exclusive training content, including PDFs, videos, how-to tips, and more...

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28th October 2026

Introducing the new PNB earthing system

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28th October 2026

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

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30th September 2026

Knowledge check: gas

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30th September 2026

Knowledge check: plumbing

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6th November 2026

Sparking curiosity: Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

Daikin has welcomed Year 5 pupils from Brooklands Primary School to its Manchester Training Centre as part of Trafford Green Careers Week, to show them how science and engineering are helping to create a more sustainable future. The visit, organised in partnership with Trafford Council, aimed to inspire the children by introducing them to low-carbon […]

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6th November 2026

EAS requirements are changing – is the electrical sector ready for them?

Organisations registered with a scheme provider may soon need to demonstrate individual Level 3 competency on some of the works they are already undertaking – which is why CEF is now offering accessible training to support electricians following the 1 October implementation date. Changes to the Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) requirements changed this autumn, but is […]

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28th October 2026

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe, and learn about the importance of getting safe isolation right. Covering: Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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28th October 2026

Over 100,000 job and training opportunities a year to give young people a route into Britain’s growth industries

Young people will get thousands more opportunities to start skilled careers in some of Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as Government and businesses join forces to expand apprenticeships, work experience and training.  Industrial Strategy Jobs Plans published for Construction and Professional and Business Services will support 22,400 new under-25 apprenticeships a year in businesses such as accountants, legal services and […]

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28th October 2026

Future electricians discover British manufacturing at Marshall-Tufflex

Marshall-Tufflex welcomed second-year T Level Electrical students from Salford City College to its Manchester Customer Experience Centre for a day of hands-on learning and industry insight. The visit gave students the opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience products first-hand with the cable management manufacturer, while learning more about British manufacturing, product development and […]

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21st October 2026

Inverness electrician Katie Munro crowned SJIB Apprentice of the Year 2026 as annual awards celebrate Scotland’s brightest electrical talent

A talented young electrician from the Highlands has been recognised for her outstanding skill, dedication and professionalism after being named Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) Apprentice of the Year 2026. Katie Munro, from Inverness, took home this year’s top title, which is presented in conjunction with Edmundson Electrical, after impressing judges with her exceptional technical […]

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13th October 2026

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

Plans to introduce technical subjects into the curriculum for pupils aged 14, alongside reforms to the apprenticeship system, could bring significant changes to vocational education. But what might these developments mean for the future of skills policy?  UK Skills Minister Jacqui Smith discussed these questions with Steph McGovern on Enginuity’s Steph on Skills Podcast, recorded during […]

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9th October 2026

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

Teenagers have thrown their support behind a shake-up to vocational learning as the Government steps up efforts to tackle youth unemployment and challenge outdated attitudes towards technical education. The majority of young people (84%) overwhelmingly support new options for 14-year-olds that combine practical technical learning (such as coding, construction or manufacturing) with core academic subjects […]

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9th October 2026

Apprentice-turned-President Sam Hubbard to lead the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Engineer Sam Hubbard has been appointed as the 156th President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), bringing a presidency focused on championing apprentices, technicians and the diverse routes into engineering that help build the profession’s future workforce. With more than 30 years’ experience across paper manufacturing and the nuclear sector, Sam’s presidential focus, […]

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