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4th August 2026

New Daikin Sustainable Home Centre to open in London this August

Daikin is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Sustainable Home Centre in London, developed in partnership with London Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd. The Centre will officially open on Friday 7 August 2026 at 531 Barking Rd, London E6 2LN. Founded more than 25 years ago by three brothers who opened a small […]

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Plumbing & Heating

28th July 2026

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

Thousands more young people will be able to gain the skills, qualifications and experience they need for future careers, as the Government today rolls out a major package to break down barriers stopping access to technical education, training and apprenticeships. Through new financial support, more college places and greater access to apprenticeships, the package will […]

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Plumbing & Heating

28th July 2026

PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

The Prime Minister will unveil a fundamental change to the education system today, with the launch of new prestigious technical educational routes. The new pathways will provide 14-year-olds with valuable early access to technical skills, work experience and connections with local employers. The Prime Minister is determined to put technical education on an equal footing […]

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Plumbing & Heating

28th July 2026

JIB announces additional course funding and support to onboard apprentices

In July 2026, the JIB Skills Development Fund trustees approved additional financial support for career development and apprentice training. Heat pump qualification Up to 75% of the course fees (to a limit of £750) is now available for eligible applicants undertaking the EAL Level 3 Award in Design, Installation and Maintenance of Air Source Heat […]

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Plumbing & Heating

24th July 2026

Supplies4Heat expands its range with the introduction of two new products

Supplies4Heat has expanded its product range with the addition of two new heating products, designed to offer customers even greater choice and value. The latest additions include the sleek and classic Bayford Ladder Rail, combining contemporary design with practical performance, alongside the 50mm Wren Valves. A stylish, cost effective, and practical solution, the Bayford Ladder […]

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Plumbing & Heating

24th July 2026

Student innovation powers new Vaillant Training Facility at Brighton MET

Innovation, skills development and the future of low-carbon heating took centre stage as Brighton MET College partnered with leading heating manufacturer Vaillant and Optimus Heating to open the newest Vaillant Training Facility. The facility will help equip the industry’s future workforce with the practical skills needed for a career in plumbing, heating and low-carbon technologies, […]

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Plumbing & Heating

20th July 2026

Youth Guarantee and apprenticeship support welcomed

JIB and ECS have welcomed Government initiatives to support training for young people. The Government will be fully funding apprenticeship training for eligible 16-24-year-olds at non-levy paying employers from the next academic year, expanding foundation apprenticeships and introducing short courses to help businesses develop the skills they need in England. This builds on increased flexibility […]

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Plumbing & Heating

13th July 2026

Top eight SkillPLUMB competitors named

The eight student plumbers who scored most highly across the SkillPLUMB 2026 national qualifying heats have been named: All have now been invited to go head-to-head across the week of 16 November at Bridgend College for the SkillPLUMB 2026 UK Final. In total around 50 WorldSkills UK National Finals will be taking place that week […]

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Plumbing & Heating

9th July 2026

The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

With just weeks to go until the UK’s first Vocational Celebration Day on Thursday 6 August, the official countdown clock is now live. The countdown marks the build-up to a new annual celebration created by Enginuity and EAL to recognise vocational learners, apprentices, employers, educators and everyone championing technical skills across the UK. As excitement […]

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News

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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?

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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

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

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New Daikin Sustainable Home Centre to open in London this August

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

JIB announces additional course funding and support to onboard apprentices

Supplies4Heat expands its range with the introduction of two new products

Student innovation powers new Vaillant Training Facility at Brighton MET

Youth Guarantee and apprenticeship support welcomed

Top eight SkillPLUMB competitors named

The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

All Plumbing & Heating Articles

New Daikin Sustainable Home Centre to open in London this August

Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home

PM: ‘From today Britain will value the hard hat as much as the graduation cap’

JIB announces additional course funding and support to onboard apprentices

Supplies4Heat expands its range with the introduction of two new products

Student innovation powers new Vaillant Training Facility at Brighton MET

Youth Guarantee and apprenticeship support welcomed

Top eight SkillPLUMB competitors named

The countdown to Vocational Celebration Day 2026 is on

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