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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

Electrical

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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

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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

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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?

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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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10th March 2026

SkillPLUMB 2026 open for entries

Talented student plumbers are being encouraged to enter this year’s SkillPLUMB competition. The registration window is open now and runs until 27 March.   During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging practical tests in a bid to be named the 2026 SkillPLUMB champion. The event is the only industry competition aligned to […]

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10th March 2026

Mitsubishi Electric expands heat pump training with LCL-accredited qualifications

Mitsubishi Electric has announced the availability of three nationally recognised qualifications delivered at its Hatfield Training Centre, developed in collaboration with leading industry bodies including the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE), the Heat Pump Association (HPA) and the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). The courses are designed to equip experienced heating professionals with […]

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9th March 2026

Ideal Heating welcomes Scarborough TEC students to Hull headquarters

Ideal Heating has welcomed students from Scarborough TEC to its headquarters in Hull, as part of its ongoing commitment to engaging with further education and inspiring the next generation of heating engineers.  The students, accompanied by teachers, toured several areas of the site on National Avenue in the city, including the main production hall and […]

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18th February 2026

JTL launches Female Apprentice Network

JTL has launched a new Female Apprentice Network, bringing together women and girls from across its apprenticeship programmes to connect, share experiences and help shape a more inclusive future for the building services engineering sector. The network was officially launched during National Apprenticeship Week, with its inaugural event held at the newest JTL training centre, […]

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11th February 2026

National Apprenticeship Week: how EAL helps learners to succeed

National Apprenticeship Week is a chance to celebrate the opportunities apprenticeships provide and the people supporting them. At EAL, we are proud to play a role in helping learners and employers succeed by providing qualifications, end-point assessments and resources that give apprentices the confidence to progress in their chosen careers in engineering, manufacturing and building […]

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11th February 2026

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

Thousands more young people will be given the opportunity to train as plumbers, engineers and bricklayers as the Government creates 13,000 apprenticeship and T Level placement opportunities as part of its plan to transform school buildings. As part of the upcoming education estates strategy, construction firms working on school building projects will have to show […]

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9th February 2026

JTL launches new campaign celebrating the people behind successful apprenticeships

JTL has launched a new advertising campaign that puts real people at the heart of apprenticeships – showcasing apprentices, employers and JTL Training Officers working together to build successful careers in the electrical, plumbing and heating industries. The campaign highlights JTL’s unique model, which provides every apprentice with a dedicated Training Officer who supports and […]

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9th February 2026

How JTL is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026

From centre open days to parliamentary events – and everything in between – here’s how JTL is marking this annual celebration of apprenticeships. This year’s National Apprenticeship Week runs from 9-15 February, themed around Skills for Life. Across our JTL training centres and in collaboration with stakeholders, we’re looking forward to a packed week of events and […]

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9th February 2026

KNIPEX launches SkillsForge for apprentices

Calling all apprentices! KNIPEX is launching a new online learning hub built specifically for those starting out in the trades. The KNIPEX SkillsForge goes live on 9 February, giving apprentices free access to practical training content and tailored resources to help build skills, confidence and good working habits from day one. To mark the launch, […]

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