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15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

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15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

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14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

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14th September 2026

Younger homeowners more likely to trust a tradesperson based on looks

Electrical

Electrical

Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

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14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

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10th September 2026

SELECT and SJIB warn against rise of rogue training providers and short courses

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9th September 2026

Supporting the next generation: Martindale launches Electrical Learning Hub

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2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

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

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15th September 2026

Gas Safety Week 2026: Take No Chances

Plumbing & Heating |

15th September 2026

New episode of Grant UK’s Net Zero Heating Show now available

Plumbing & Heating |

14th September 2026

Local leaders have say on reforms to prepare youngsters for work

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14th September 2026

Younger homeowners more likely to trust a tradesperson based on looks

Features

Features

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

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2nd September 2026

Closing the skills gap: the value of apprenticeships

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2nd September 2026

Why apprenticeships must work for employers

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19th August 2026

Is a plumbing and heating career AI proof?

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17th August 2026

Could new training obligations widen the electrical skills gap?

Learning Zone

Learning Zone

Browse and download exclusive training content, including PDFs, videos, how-to tips, and more...

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24th August 2026

Safe isolation: work safe, go home safe

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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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6th July 2026

Heating Installer Awards 2026 winners announced

The UK’s leading heating installers have been recognised at the Installer Awards 2026. Now in its 11th year, the Heating Installer Awards celebrates excellence, innovation and customer service across the building services sector. This year’s top honours went to Wales-based heating installer, Daniel Davies, who was crowned the UK’s Heating Installer of the Year 2026. Daniel, […]

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19th June 2026

Celebrating success at the JTL National Awards 2026

Following a fantastic day at the JTL National Awards 2026 on Wednesday 10 June at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, JTL is delighted to share the achievements of those recognised on the national stage. The JTL National Awards bring together apprentices, employers, colleagues and industry partners from across the country to celebrate excellence in apprenticeship training and […]

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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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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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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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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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4th March 2026

JTL hosts Aico Community Awards 2026 – Apprentice of the Year assessment day

JTL is proud to have hosted the assessment day at JTL Birmingham for the Aico Community Awards 2026 – Apprentice of the Year category. Electrical apprentices from across the UK put their knowledge and practical skills to the test as part of this prestigious awards process. The standard on display in Birmingham was exceptional, and […]

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22nd December 2025

JTL announced as a finalist at the Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026

JTL has been named a national finalist in the FE Week and AELP Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026, in association with City & Guilds. These prestigious awards celebrate the organisations that are helping to shape the future of apprenticeships across the UK. JTL has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Use of Technology in Training’ category, reflecting […]

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