Friday 12th June 2026

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10th June 2026

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working

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10th June 2026

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

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10th June 2026

Martindale’s ‘safe isolation procedure checklist’ for safer working

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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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3rd June 2026

Deadline extended: Enter the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & heating news, views, and product innovation...

Plumbing & Heating
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10th June 2026

Energy Minister visits refurbished Daikin Manchester facility to witness green upskilling boom

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4th June 2026

Research reveals strong satisfaction among heat pump trainees

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

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3rd June 2026

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

Features

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Feature articles and insights from across the electrical, plumbing, and heating sectors...

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19th May 2026

The possible bottleneck in the electrotechnical qualifications sector

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14th April 2026

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

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8th March 2026

Celebrating the UK’s first female-run electrical training centre on International Women’s Day

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22nd January 2026

Creating a safety net: how an apprentice recovered from financial fallout

Learning Zone

Learning Zone

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9th June 2026

Earthing and bonding: what’s the difference?

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12th May 2026

Safe isolation: what you need to know

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7th April 2026

Understanding the Building Regulations

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18th March 2026

Calculating the expected resistance of a circuit

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3rd June 2026

Skills Minister opens JTL’s £1m Thames Valley Training Centre to boost electrical and low-carbon skills

On Thursday 28 May 2026, Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, visited JTL Thames Valley in Wheatley, Oxfordshire to meet with electrical apprentices, local employers and industry partners, and to see first-hand how JTL is supporting the next generation of skilled tradespeople. She officially declared the centre open with the push of a button – […]

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3rd June 2026

Celebrating JTL’s Regional Award Winners 2026

JTL is delighted to announce the regional winners of the JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2026, recognising the outstanding achievements of apprentices, tutors and training officers across the country. The awards celebrate excellence in apprenticeship training and highlight the dedication, skill and commitment demonstrated by individuals helping to shape the future of the building services engineering sector. […]

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21st May 2026

ECA urges Skills England to back low-carbon skills with training that protects safety and competence

ECA has welcomed Skills England’s ambition to strengthen the UK’s workforce for the low-carbon transition, including in areas such as EV charge points and solar PV. However, it is warning that fast-tracked apprenticeship units must not come at the expense of electrical safety, competence and industry-recognised standards. Keith Sanderson, Head of Education and Skills at ECA, […]

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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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19th May 2026

Apprentice electrician from Somerset crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Apprentice electrician Gracie Donaghy has beaten more than 3,000 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be crowned one of two champions at this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. For the first time in the award’s history, two apprentices took home the title, with apprentice stonemason Petra O’Flaherty also named as a winner. Gracie, […]

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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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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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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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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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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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28th April 2026

Bright sparks: five aspiring electricians make it to the final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

Five talented electrical apprentices from across the UK & Ireland are celebrating after being named as top ten finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. Each of the finalists fought off strong competition from more than 3,000 applicants from across the UK and Ireland to secure a coveted place in the national final and […]

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17th April 2026

2026 entries now open for the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year Award

Entries are now open for ECA Member businesses to put forward their standout apprentices, or for the apprentices themselves to enter, for the ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year award. In ECA’s 125th anniversary year, and in partnership with Edmundson Electrical, the award recognises exceptional apprentices from ECA Member businesses across England, Northern Ireland and Wales. […]

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14th April 2026

What the future plumbing & heating education landscape means for providers

City & Guilds news and insights The plumbing and heating industry across England is facing widening skills gaps and rapid technological advancement, creating challenges for providers and employers. However, upcoming education reform with the sector presents a critical moment for the future of plumbing and heating skills – and the opportunity for meaningful improvement has […]

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14th April 2026

Next generation empowered through Technical Excellence Colleges

Around 65,000 learners will now have access to training for high-demand jobs in Britain’s fastest-growing industries, as the Government rolls out the next wave of Technical Excellence Colleges as part of the Industrial Strategy. Backed by £175 million of government funding, 19 new Technical Excellence Colleges across the country will deliver high-quality training in the […]

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14th April 2026

Two plumbing & heating apprentices make it through to Screwfix Trade Apprentice semi-final

Two aspiring plumbing & heating apprentices from the UK have been announced as semi-finalists for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition. 20-year-old Cary Rudd and 18-year-old Harvey Robinson, from Manchester and Ilkley respectively, have beaten more than 3,000 applicants across the UK and Ireland to secure a place in the semi-final. They are both now in […]

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14th April 2026

Eight electrical apprentices secure semi-final spots in Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026 competition

Eight up-and-coming electrical apprentices from across the UK have been named as semi-finalists in this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition.   With a record-breaking number of entries received this year, Ashton Bull, Kallum Meadows, Gracie Donaghy, Kevin Crainey, Jaimie Lewis, Nathan Sheridan, Harley Mckenzie and Ruby-Renee Voss have beaten more than 3,000 applicants across the UK […]

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8th April 2026

TESP statement on EV and solar apprenticeship units

The Government has announced that new apprenticeship units in ‘Electric vehicle charging point installation and maintenance’ and ‘Solar PV installation and maintenance’ will be introduced in England from April. TESP welcomes the focus on these technologies and the recognition that this work should be carried out by qualified electricians. However, the units themselves do not […]

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31st March 2026

JTL maintains strong electrical achievement rate as national QAR figures released

The publication of the 2024/25 Qualification Achievement Rate (QAR) figures provides an important moment to reflect on the progress being made across apprenticeship provision nationally. JTL welcomes the overall increase in achievement rates across the sector, which highlights the growing recognition of apprenticeships as a valuable, high‑quality pathway into skilled careers. This upward trend is […]

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