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22nd September 2026

South West College former plumbing apprentice set to represent Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

South West College part-time lecturer and former plumbing apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy is preparing to take to the world stage as he joins Team UK in the Plumbing and Heating competition at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. Andrew is one of just 28 competitors chosen to represent Team UK across 25 skill […]

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21st September 2026

Join the City & Guilds 2026 BSE Network Tour

In a fast-changing skills and education landscape, having access to the right information, expertise and professional networks is more important than ever. City & Guilds’ BSE Network Tour is returning this autumn, offering an opportunity to connect with peers, hear the latest sector updates and access support from City & Guilds building services engineering (BSE) […]

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21st September 2026

Take the guesswork out of pipe identification

Unidentified pipework can cause confusion and even safety risks, particularly where hot, cold and gas lines run close together. Talon Manufacturing’s Identification Hinged Clips solve this problem with colour-coded clips that identify pipes at the point of installation. Built using the same secure, 360° fixing as Talon’s original Hinged Clips, the ID Clips are available […]

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21st September 2026

Remi Newman named 2026 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year

Remi Newman from Essex Services Group Ltd has been recognised as one of the country’s leading electrotechnical and engineering services apprentices after winning the coveted 2026 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award. Selected from an exceptionally talented group of finalists, including Ethan Timmins from Derry Building Services and Samuel Leonard from P A Collacott & Co, Remi stood out to the judging panel […]

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21st September 2026

London to welcome WorldSkills UK National Finals for 2027 and 2028

London is set to host the capital’s biggest celebration of skills since WorldSkills London 2011, after being announced as the host city for the WorldSkills UK National Finals in 2027 and 2028. The landmark event, delivered in partnership with the Mayor of London, will bring together talented apprentices and students from across the UK to […]

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21st September 2026

Baxi Works revamp cuts admin time so installers can focus on the tools, not the paperwork

Baxi has unveiled its new and improved Baxi Works platform, which installers are already hailing as a real time-saver. The revamped platform has been designed to help heating engineers spend less time on admin, find technical information faster and access the training and support they need to grow their business. What’s more, it’s a great […]

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21st September 2026

City & Guilds report identifies the human skills shortage holding back young people and employers

City & Guilds’ report reveals how a lack of ‘employability’ skills is hindering productivity and calls for the Government to prioritise NEET support as an economic growth strategy. At City & Guilds, we design programmes not simply to deliver qualifications, but to support the development of the skills, behaviours and experiences that enable people to […]

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15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

The 16th annual Gas Safety Week is taking place 14-20 September 2026. Coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of engineers who are legally qualified to work on gas, Gas Safety Week brings the industry together to help raise awareness of gas safety and the simple steps people can take to protect their homes, families and […]

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15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

Grant UK has released a new episode of its Net Zero Heating Show podcast which explores how installing heat pumps in installers’ homes can support the uptake of this low-carbon heating technology, with a focus on Nesta’s Start at Home initiative and Grant UK’s Start with Grant scheme. The new episode, called Start with Grant […]

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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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South West College former plumbing apprentice set to represent Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Join the City & Guilds 2026 BSE Network Tour

Take the guesswork out of pipe identification

Remi Newman named 2026 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year

London to welcome WorldSkills UK National Finals for 2027 and 2028

Baxi Works revamp cuts admin time so installers can focus on the tools, not the paperwork

City & Guilds report identifies the human skills shortage holding back young people and employers

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

All News Articles

South West College former plumbing apprentice set to represent Team UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Join the City & Guilds 2026 BSE Network Tour

Take the guesswork out of pipe identification

Remi Newman named 2026 ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year

London to welcome WorldSkills UK National Finals for 2027 and 2028

Baxi Works revamp cuts admin time so installers can focus on the tools, not the paperwork

City & Guilds report identifies the human skills shortage holding back young people and employers

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

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