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28th October 2026

HPA UK launches updated Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard

The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has announced the publication of the updated Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard – Version 5. This is the first updated technical standard released since the merger of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) into HPA UK earlier this year. The Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard has long served as […]

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22nd October 2026

Housebuilding and clean energy at risk as plumbing workforce set to shrink by 30%

England’s plumbing workforce is on course to shrink by 30% by 2039, according to a new report. This is the first time data has been collated and modelled from across the sector’s main skills card schemes to map the true scale of the workforce. Since 2018, the workforce has fallen by 16%, from 163,500 to […]

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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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20th October 2026

Learn about comfort cooling with Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show

A new episode of Grant UK’s Podcast, the Net Zero Heating Show, is available which places the focus on comfort cooling with air source heat pumps. The episode can be listened to via the usual podcast platforms and it is also available to watch on Grant UK’s YouTube channel. Following the hot temperatures experienced this […]

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20th October 2026

Growth will be stifled unless electrical sector can support young people to build the workforce of the future, warns industry expert

An influential and informed voice in the UK’s electrical sector has issued a stark warning about the critical need to attract more young people into apprenticeships if there is to be any hope of the industry achieving its rich growth potential. Ian Hunter, UK Trade Sales Director at Luceco, said the electrotechnical industry has the capacity and capability […]

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20th October 2026

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

Carefully specified heating and hot water services were central to creating a safe, comfortable and practical home for 17-year-old Daniel and his family as part of a recently aired BBC DIY SOS project. Daniel was diagnosed with brain cancer after developing a tumour at the age of 13. He subsequently spent three years in hospital […]

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19th October 2026

Resideo expands heat pump control report with practical commissioning guidance

New technical content examines how configurable cycle limits and minimum on/off times can support comfort while respecting heat pump operating requirements. Resideo has expanded its heat pump control report, Practical approaches to controlling heat pumps, with new technical guidance on configuring thermostats to balance responsive room-temperature control with the operating requirements of the connected heat pump. […]

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13th October 2026

Enginuity Skills Awards 2027: nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the Enginuity Skills Awards 2027, in partnership with Babcock, celebrating the individuals and organisations making a difference to engineering and manufacturing skills across the UK. Now in their 13th year, the Enginuity Skills Awards recognise apprentices, educators, training providers and employers who are championing skills excellence, driving innovation and helping […]

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

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

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

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Electrical

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

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

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

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

Plumbing & Heating

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

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

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

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

Features

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

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

Why apprenticeships must work for employers

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

Learning Zone

Introducing the new PNB earthing system

Safe isolation: keeping you and other workers safe

Knowledge check: gas

Knowledge check: plumbing

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HPA UK launches updated Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard

Housebuilding and clean energy at risk as plumbing workforce set to shrink by 30%

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

Learn about comfort cooling with Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show

Growth will be stifled unless electrical sector can support young people to build the workforce of the future, warns industry expert

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

Resideo expands heat pump control report with practical commissioning guidance

Enginuity Skills Awards 2027: nominations now open

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

All News Articles

HPA UK launches updated Closed Loop Vertical Borehole Standard

Housebuilding and clean energy at risk as plumbing workforce set to shrink by 30%

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

Learn about comfort cooling with Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show

Growth will be stifled unless electrical sector can support young people to build the workforce of the future, warns industry expert

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

Resideo expands heat pump control report with practical commissioning guidance

Enginuity Skills Awards 2027: nominations now open

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

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