Thursday 18th June 2026

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12th June 2026

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

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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?

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...

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12th June 2026

JTL hosts parliamentary reception on the future of the plumbing workforce

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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

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

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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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14th May 2026

Virtual College launches new 18th Edition courses

Online compliance training platform, Virtual College, has launched a new 18th Edition Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671 course, including Amendment 4 updates. The course is available exclusively through the Virtual College platform and the NICEIC, the leading certification body for the electrical contracting industry. The e-learning course provides a complete introduction to the full scope […]

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13th May 2026

NICEIC launches 20% discount on e-learning courses

NICEIC is offering a 20% discount on e-learning training courses until the end of May.  NICEIC’s e-learning options make it easier than ever to get the skills you need, whilst fitting modules in around your existing schedule. Delivered online, NICEIC e-learning provides a structured explanation of key concepts you can follow at your own pace.  […]

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15th April 2026

IET & BSI officially publish Amendment 4

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) together with the British Standards Institution (BSI) have today released Amendment 4 (2026) to the standard Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018) (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations), marking the latest update to the UK’s national standard for electrical installation safety. This new amendment reflects the fast-paced evolution of technologies across […]

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8th April 2026

Wiring Regulations Amendment 4: qualification changes

Amendment 4 (2026) BS 7671:2018 will be published in April 2026. It is not feasible for EAL and City & Guilds to make a further update to their existing BS 7671: 2018 qualifications, therefore they will each be launching a replacement Level 3 award. Existing 18th Edition qualifications will continue to meet the requirements of […]

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13th March 2026

CEF TechTalks tour 25 UK locations to explain new BS 7671 Amendment 4

Electrical distributor CEF has announced that registrations are now open for its latest TechTalks series, running from May to July 2026.  Delivered in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the free events will visit 25 locations across the UK, giving electricians and contractors practical insight into the upcoming  Amendment 4:2026 to BS 7671:2018 IET […]

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10th March 2026

New EAL Level 3 Qualifications for 2026

EAL is introducing two new Level 3 qualifications designed to strengthen industry competence and support professionals working across the electrical installation and electronic security sectors. Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (610/7005/1)This updated qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of BS 7671:2018+A4:2026, supporting electricians, designers and inspectors who need to align […]

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2nd March 2026

Maximum demand and diversity

Visit the Learning Zone to download our latest technical PDF, Maximum demand and diversity, which tackles the challenge of calculating maximum demand and diversity. Covering: This PDF includes a challenge (page 3) and answers (page 5). Click here to access this document in the Learning Zone

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20th January 2026

Amendment 4 to BS 7671: EAL qualifications update

EAL qualifications and assessments are being reviewed to align with Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations, which will be published on 15 April 2026. This change impacts a range of qualifications as BS 7671 is assessed across several qualifications. How does this impact EAL’s provision?EAL will launch a replacement Level 3 Award in […]

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15th January 2026

IET and BSI publish Amendment 4 (2026) to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations) 

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) together with BSI have today signed off the content for Amendment 4 (2026) to the standard Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018) (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations). Significant changes include:   This essential update to the IET Wiring Regulations will form the UK national standard for:  The IET and BSI encourage all electrical professionals to […]

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