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...

Electrical
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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
Plumbing & Heating |

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

Features

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

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

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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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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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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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16th April 2026

Johnny Gough selected for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

NET would like to say a huge congratulations to Johnny Gough on being selected to represent the UK electrical installation industry at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.  Johnny started his skills competition journey with SkillELECTRIC, which is organised by NET. He won the bronze medal in the 2024 UK Final after competing in the Northern Ireland SkillELECTRIC […]

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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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10th March 2026

SkillPLUMB 2026 open for entries

Talented student plumbers are being encouraged to enter this year’s SkillPLUMB competition. The registration window is open now and runs until 27 March.   During the competition, entrants will be judged on a series of challenging practical tests in a bid to be named the 2026 SkillPLUMB champion. The event is the only industry competition aligned to […]

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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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27th February 2026

SkillELECTRIC 2026 open for entries

Talented electrotechnical students are being encouraged to register for this year’s SkillELECTRIC competition. The application window is open from 2 March and runs until 27 March 2026. The event, which is organised by National Electrotechnical Training (NET), is part of the WorldSkills UK competition network and is designed to promote and showcase high standards and skills across […]

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9th February 2026

KNIPEX launches SkillsForge for apprentices

Calling all apprentices! KNIPEX is launching a new online learning hub built specifically for those starting out in the trades. The KNIPEX SkillsForge goes live on 9 February, giving apprentices free access to practical training content and tailored resources to help build skills, confidence and good working habits from day one. To mark the launch, […]

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8th February 2026

Entries open for Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2026

Entries for this year’s Screwfix Trade Apprentice competition are officially open. Returning for its 12th year, Screwfix is searching to uncover the very best in emerging trade talent across the UK and Ireland. The annual competition provides a national platform for trade apprentices to showcase their skills, share their views and reinforce the important role […]

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22nd December 2025

Ellis Stevenson wins SkillELECTRIC gold

Twenty-two-year-old Ellis Stevenson, a recently qualified apprentice from SECTT and UHI Moray, has been named the first ever female SkillELECTRIC champion after excelling in the intensive 2025 UK Final over three days at Bridgend College. Taking second place and the silver medal was Adam Souter, also from SECTT and UHI Moray. Third place and the […]

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