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|6th November 2026
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
Baxi’s 2026 installer research shows a workforce better prepared for low-carbon heating, but capability is not translating into installations at the pace required. Installers remain downbeat on demand, although those already fitting heat pumps are more positive. Six in 10 installers are developing heat-pump competencies or planning to. The share actively developing skills doubled to […]
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|28th October 2026
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
As homeowners increasingly look to cut energy costs, Wilo UK is urging installers to pay closer attention to the circulation pumps they specify, purchase and commission, warning that poor product selection and commissioning can undermine system efficiency and reliability while increasing household bills. The call comes after industry research revealed that 91% of tradespeople have received enquiries about energy-saving […]
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|28th October 2026
As heating season gets underway and installers face increasing pressure to complete jobs efficiently, Talon is encouraging heating engineers to look for practical ways to reduce installation time without compromising on compliance or quality. With around 1.5 million gas boilers sold annually in the UK, even small efficiencies can make a significant difference over the […]
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|28th October 2026
Baxi is cracking down on counterfeit flues with a new integrated flue checker verification feature within its app that will expose fakes, protect installers’ professional integrity and maintain their customers’ trust. According to Baxi, and industry groups such as the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC), a growing number of counterfeit parts are entering the […]
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|28th October 2026
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
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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|20th October 2026
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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