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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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Plumbing & Heating

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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Plumbing & Heating

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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Plumbing & Heating

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Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma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behind a shake-up to vocational learning as the Government steps up efforts to tackle youth unemployment and challenge outdated attitudes towards technical education.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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Plumbing & Heating

9th October 2026

New HPA UK guidance for installers: insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps

Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has launched a new guidance document for heat pump installers describing the key considerations when insulating external hydraulic pipework of monobloc air-to-water heat pumps (AWHP) located outdoors within the curtilage of a residential dwelling. Endorsed by MCS, this new guide is the latest in HPA UK’s series of technical guidance […]

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Plumbing & Heating

6th October 2026

Grant UK supports Jersey Green Skills Academy

Jersey Electricity and Highlands College have launched their Green Skills Academy to support the training of 36 low-carbon heating technicians in Jersey by 2030. Grant UK is supporting this initiative with the supply of heat pump equipment for training and assessment. A partnership between Jersey Electricity, Highlands College and local industry is striving to overcome […]

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Plumbing & Heating

6th October 2026

Baxi’s Uncapped Cashback Offer returns for another heating season

Baxi has brought back its uncapped cashback offer by popular demand, making £300 available to installers for every three Baxi 600 or 800 boilers installed and registered on Baxi Works. Running from 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027, the promotion applies to all models within the Baxi 600 and 800 ranges. Baxi Works members who install […]

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Plumbing & Heating

5th October 2026

£2,000 boost for small businesses who take on young apprentices

Smaller businesses backing the next generation will receive £2,000 for every new young apprentice they take on, opening more doors for young people into skilled careers across the country. Backed by the Federation of Small Businesses, the move will help non-levy paying employers, which are typically small- and medium-sized enterprises, to cover the costs of […]

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Plumbing & Heating

30th September 2026

Autumn 2026 issue out now!

The first issue of Electrical & Plumbing Skills magazine is now available in digital and print formats. What’s inside? Read the Autumn 2026 issue here Would you like to receive a free regular copy of Electrical & Plumbing Skills in the post? Let us know by emailing info@electricalandplumbingskills.com

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All Plumbing & Heating Articles

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

Resideo expands heat pump control report with practical commissioning guidance

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

New HPA UK guidance for installers: insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps

Grant UK supports Jersey Green Skills Academy

Baxi’s Uncapped Cashback Offer returns for another heating season

£2,000 boost for small businesses who take on young apprentices

Autumn 2026 issue out now!

All Plumbing & Heating Articles

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

Resideo expands heat pump control report with practical commissioning guidance

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

New HPA UK guidance for installers: insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps

Grant UK supports Jersey Green Skills Academy

Baxi’s Uncapped Cashback Offer returns for another heating season

£2,000 boost for small businesses who take on young apprentices

Autumn 2026 issue out now!

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