Wednesday 16th September 2026

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News

The latest industry news for employers, educators, and learners…

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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...

Electrical |

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

Electrical |

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...

Plumbing & Heating |

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

Plumbing & Heating |

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

Learning Zone |

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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All Growth and Skills Levy Articles

Growth and Skills Levy

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18th March 2026

Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation

A major youth employment drive backed by £1 billion will help create 200,000 jobs for young people, alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade. It comes as apprenticeship starts amongst young people are down 40% in the last decade and almost one million young people are not earning or learning – a rise […]

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Growth and Skills Levy

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9th February 2026

Government vows to ‘unlock opportunities for young people across the country’

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to ‘unlock opportunities for young people across the country’ ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. The Government is set to pilot a university clearance-style system where ‘near miss’ applicants who don’t secure their top choice apprenticeship will […]

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Growth and Skills Levy

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8th February 2026

Britain’s growth sectors to get major skills boost from new ‘fast track’ apprenticeships reforms

Young people will be given a quicker route into high-quality jobs on major projects as the Government slashes red tape to fast-track the process. As industries evolve, so must the training that prepares people to work in them. Whether it’s new safety standards on building sites or the skills needed to construct and operate the […]

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