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21st May 2026

Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

Tens of thousands of placements will be created for aspiring construction workers in a £96 million boost to train new talent and build more homes. Funding is set to be allocated across the country on Friday 22 May to provide hands-on learning and boost employability for learners who start their construction courses from this September. The construction industry is facing significant shortages, with the latest Office for National Statistics figures showing that […]

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Plumbing & Heating

13th May 2026

PM vows to tear up ‘status quo’ that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

The Prime Minister met with apprentices yesterday (Tuesday 12 May) to underline the Government’s drive to overhaul the apprenticeship system, break down barriers to opportunity for young people and ensure the economy works for people in every part of the country. Apprenticeships are being placed at the heart of a new approach to skills, giving […]

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Plumbing & Heating

6th May 2026

Apprenticeships pay back: ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce

Industry contributors say high quality apprenticeships deliver measurable business returns – boosting productivity, retention and capacity for SMEs across the supply chain. Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the Joint Industry Board (JIB) and independent training provider JTL are urging employers across construction, engineering and building services to treat apprenticeships as a strategic investment, not a cost, […]

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Plumbing & Heating

6th May 2026

Josh Babarinde MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers

Josh Babarinde MP visited JTL’s training centre in Eastbourne to meet apprentices, employers and industry partners, and to discuss how apprenticeship opportunities can be strengthened across the region. The visit coincided with a trade morning event hosted at the centre in partnership with City Electrical Factors (CEF), bringing together local employers and suppliers to showcase tools, equipment and share industry knowledge. The event […]

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Plumbing & Heating

5th May 2026

EAL update on apprenticeship assessment and standards development

As the apprenticeship landscape continues to evolve, EAL is updating its customers – including training providers, employers and partners – on the latest developments relating to apprenticeship assessment and standards. Standards revisions: what’s happening now Almost all of the apprenticeship standards EAL currently offers are now in revision. This reflects the wider reform programme aimed at ensuring apprenticeships remain high‑quality, relevant, and […]

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Plumbing & Heating

28th April 2026

Going for glory: Manchester apprentice makes it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

A talented apprentice from Manchester is celebrating after being named one of the top ten finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. Cary Rudd, aged 20, who is currently studying a City and Guilds qualification in Plumbing and Heating at Salford City Skills, fought off strong competition from more than 3,000 applicants from across […]

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Plumbing & Heating

21st April 2026

LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

LCL Awards welcomes new Qualifications Manager (QM), Toni Oakley-Tulk. Specialising in plumbing, renewables and F-Gas, Toni joins the leading Awarding Organisation with a wealth of experience in engineering and training, including positions at British Gas, Homeserve and Viessmann. Toni said: “I’m looking forward to being involved in shaping some of LCL Awards’ qualifications, fine-tuning them to […]

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Plumbing & Heating

21st April 2026

MCS launches interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified

MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme), the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewables like solar panels and heat pumps, has launched a new interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified. It has been created for anyone that is considering certification, whether they are an experienced installer looking to make the switch to renewables, or just starting out in their career. It covers: The […]

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Plumbing & Heating

17th April 2026

Regional winners announced for 2026 Heating Installer Awards

The best heating installers across the UK in 2026 have been named, together with those shortlisted in the three separate category awards: Rising Star, Best Renewables Installer and Best HVAC Installer. The Heating Installer Awards was established to raise the credibility and celebrate the achievements of the best installers across the UK who deliver exemplary work for […]

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Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

PM vows to tear up ‘status quo’ that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Apprenticeships pay back: ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce

Josh Babarinde MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers

EAL update on apprenticeship assessment and standards development

Going for glory: Manchester apprentice makes it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

MCS launches interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified

Regional winners announced for 2026 Heating Installer Awards

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Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers

PM vows to tear up ‘status quo’ that failed young people on apprenticeships and skills

Apprenticeships pay back: ECA, JIB and JTL back Fabian Society call to invest in skills for a stronger built environment workforce

Josh Babarinde MP visits JTL Eastbourne to meet apprentices and employers

EAL update on apprenticeship assessment and standards development

Going for glory: Manchester apprentice makes it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

LCL Awards welcomes a new Qualification Manager

MCS launches interactive learning platform for installers looking to become MCS certified

Regional winners announced for 2026 Heating Installer Awards

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