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7th September 2026

New plumbing apprenticeship standards open for consultation

Two new plumbing apprenticeship standards have been published for consultation by Skills England, marking an important step towards their development and approval. Open until 13 September 2026, the following standards are available for comment: Employers, plumbing and heating professionals, training providers and other industry stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft standards as […]

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Plumbing & Heating

7th September 2026

Baxi expands flagship range to give installers more Megaflo options

Baxi has expanded its flagship Megaflo cylinder portfolio with the launch of the new Megaflo Essential range of direct, and indirect cylinders and the brand’s first air source heat pump (ASHP) cylinder. The launch of Megaflo Essential brings trusted Megaflo performance to more homes and budgets. The range has been developed in response to installer […]

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Plumbing & Heating

7th September 2026

City of Portsmouth College strengthens its position as a leading construction training provider with £1.2m Government investment

City of Portsmouth College (COPC) is strengthening its position as a leading provider of construction and specialist technical training in Portsmouth and the wider Solent region, following a £1.2 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE) Post-16 Construction Skills Capacity Fund. The funding, alongside significant investment from COPC, will support the development and expansion […]

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Plumbing & Heating

24th August 2026

DAB Pumps’ EVOSTA 3 combines installer-friendly design with greater efficiency and performance

A circulator pump may be a relatively small part of a heating system, but choosing the right one can have a significant bearing on installation time, energy consumption and long-term reliability. With EVOSTA 3, DAB Pumps has developed its circulator range to give installers a high-quality, efficient pump that is straightforward for them to fit, […]

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Plumbing & Heating

19th August 2026

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

For years, people have assumed that the safest careers lie behind desks and degrees, but in the age of artificial intelligence, that assumption is being challenged, says APHC. In recent months, experts have been pointing to skilled trades, especially plumbing, as some of the most secure jobs for the future and among the last to […]

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Plumbing & Heating

17th August 2026

Grant UK Training Academy announces partnership with Colchester Institute

At the beginning of July, Colchester Institute officially launched its updated Multifuel Oil Training Facility where Grant UK has supplied HVO compatible Vortex oil boilers for the provision of OFTEC training and assessment as well as Grant product training. Alongside the delivery of oil-fired product training, the Grant UK Training Academy will also be delivering […]

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Plumbing & Heating

17th August 2026

JIB funding now available for EAL’s Air Source Heat Pump qualification

EAL is pleased to confirm that funding support is now available for Joint Industry Board (JIB) member companies and their employees undertaking the new EAL Level 3 Award in the Design, Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat Pump Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits) (610/7301/5). JIB member companies often deliver mechanical building services engineering and electrotechnical work across a range […]

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Plumbing & Heating

17th August 2026

Vocational Celebration Day brings the UK together to celebrate vocational talent

On 6 August, people across the UK came together to celebrate the people, skills and opportunities that keep our country moving. In a special event hosted by broadcaster Steph McGovern and streamed live from Teagle Machinery Ltd in Cornwall, the UK’s first ever Vocational Celebration Day shone a spotlight on vocational learners, apprentices, educators and […]

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Plumbing & Heating

4th August 2026

New industry guide provides clarity on G3 compliance for unvented hot water systems

The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) and Hot Water Association (HWA) have published a new technical guide to help installers, specifiers and manufacturers navigate the regulatory requirements for unvented hot water systems as the transition to low-carbon heating accelerates. The publication, Unvented Hot Water Systems: Regulatory Compliance Explained, addresses some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the […]

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All Plumbing & Heating Articles

New plumbing apprenticeship standards open for consultation

Baxi expands flagship range to give installers more Megaflo options

City of Portsmouth College strengthens its position as a leading construction training provider with £1.2m Government investment

DAB Pumps’ EVOSTA 3 combines installer-friendly design with greater efficiency and performance

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

Grant UK Training Academy announces partnership with Colchester Institute

JIB funding now available for EAL’s Air Source Heat Pump qualification

Vocational Celebration Day brings the UK together to celebrate vocational talent

New industry guide provides clarity on G3 compliance for unvented hot water systems

All Plumbing & Heating Articles

New plumbing apprenticeship standards open for consultation

Baxi expands flagship range to give installers more Megaflo options

City of Portsmouth College strengthens its position as a leading construction training provider with £1.2m Government investment

DAB Pumps’ EVOSTA 3 combines installer-friendly design with greater efficiency and performance

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

Grant UK Training Academy announces partnership with Colchester Institute

JIB funding now available for EAL’s Air Source Heat Pump qualification

Vocational Celebration Day brings the UK together to celebrate vocational talent

New industry guide provides clarity on G3 compliance for unvented hot water systems

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