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13th October 2026

Enginuity Skills Awards 2027: nominations now open

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13th October 2026

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

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9th October 2026

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

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9th October 2026

New HPA UK guidance for installers: insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps

Electrical

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Electrical news, views, and product innovation...

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13th October 2026

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

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9th October 2026

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

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9th October 2026

Apprentice-turned-President Sam Hubbard to lead the Institution of Engineering and Technology

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6th October 2026

Sussex skills alliance launched to grow next generation of electrical talent

Plumbing & Heating

Plumbing & Heating

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

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13th October 2026

New podcast with Skills Minister Jacqui Smith

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9th October 2026

Teenagers back vocational reforms and defy outdated stigma

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9th October 2026

New HPA UK guidance for installers: insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps

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6th October 2026

Grant UK supports Jersey Green Skills Academy

Features

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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

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30th September 2026

Knowledge check: gas

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30th September 2026

Knowledge check: plumbing

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30th September 2026

Knowledge check: electrical

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24th August 2026

Safe isolation: work safe, go home safe

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21st September 2026

Baxi Works revamp cuts admin time so installers can focus on the tools, not the paperwork

Baxi has unveiled its new and improved Baxi Works platform, which installers are already hailing as a real time-saver.  The revamped platform has been designed to help heating engineers spend less time on admin, find technical information faster and access the training and support they need to grow their business. What’s more, it’s a great […]

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21st September 2026

City & Guilds report identifies the human skills shortage holding back young people and employers

City & Guilds’ report reveals how a lack of ‘employability’ skills is hindering productivity and calls for the Government to prioritise NEET support as an economic growth strategy. At City & Guilds, we design programmes not simply to deliver qualifications, but to support the development of the skills, behaviours and experiences that enable people to […]

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10th September 2026

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

SELECT and the Scottish Joint Industry Board (SJIB) have issued a fresh warning about the dangers of rogue training providers offering short courses which claim to provide a fast-track route into the electrical industry. The two organisations say there is growing concern that people are being encouraged to believe they can acquire the knowledge, practical skills and […]

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7th September 2026

New plumbing apprenticeship standards open for consultation

Two new plumbing apprenticeship standards have been published for consultation by Skills England, marking an important step towards their development and approval. Open until 13 September 2026, the following standards are available for comment: Employers, plumbing and heating professionals, training providers and other industry stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on the draft standards as […]

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7th September 2026

Baxi expands flagship range to give installers more Megaflo options

Baxi has expanded its flagship Megaflo cylinder portfolio with the launch of the new Megaflo Essential range of direct, and indirect cylinders and the brand’s first air source heat pump (ASHP) cylinder. The launch of Megaflo Essential brings trusted Megaflo performance to more homes and budgets. The range has been developed in response to installer […]

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7th September 2026

City of Portsmouth College strengthens its position as a leading construction training provider with £1.2m Government investment

City of Portsmouth College (COPC) is strengthening its position as a leading provider of construction and specialist technical training in Portsmouth and the wider Solent region, following a £1.2 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE) Post-16 Construction Skills Capacity Fund. The funding, alongside significant investment from COPC, will support the development and expansion […]

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17th August 2026

A Level results 2026: Building a stronger STEM pipeline for girls remains critical for the UK’s future workforce 

Last week’s A Level results highlight continued interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, with more than one million results across A Levels, AS Levels and T Levels being awarded. The number of A Level entries has increased slightly this year, reflecting a growing 18-year-old population.  As students consider their next steps, the […]

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17th August 2026

Vocational Celebration Day brings the UK together to celebrate vocational talent

On 6 August, people across the UK came together to celebrate the people, skills and opportunities that keep our country moving.  In a special event hosted by broadcaster Steph McGovern and streamed live from Teagle Machinery Ltd in Cornwall, the UK’s first ever Vocational Celebration Day shone a spotlight on vocational learners, apprentices, educators and […]

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4th August 2026

New industry guide provides clarity on G3 compliance for unvented hot water systems

The Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) and Hot Water Association (HWA) have published a new technical guide to help installers, specifiers and manufacturers navigate the regulatory requirements for unvented hot water systems as the transition to low-carbon heating accelerates. The publication, Unvented Hot Water Systems: Regulatory Compliance Explained, addresses some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the […]

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4th August 2026

New Daikin Sustainable Home Centre to open in London this August

Daikin is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Sustainable Home Centre in London, developed in partnership with London Plumbing & Heating Supplies Ltd. The Centre will officially open on Friday 7 August 2026 at 531 Barking Rd, London E6 2LN. Founded more than 25 years ago by three brothers who opened a small […]

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4th August 2026

Training alliance secures funding for electrical training in the West Midlands

The West Midlands Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance (ETCA), led by Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), has secured funding to support electrical training across the region, in collaboration with Dudley College of Technology and West Midlands Combined Authority.  The initiative addresses a gap in training provision that had previously limited access to key electrical qualifications for […]

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31st July 2026

Nine EAL qualifications added to Free Courses for Jobs from August 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) has announced an expansion of the Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) programme, with 72 engineering and manufacturing qualifications approved for inclusion from 1 August 2026. The expansion will help increase access to fully funded training in priority skills areas, supporting employers to address workforce shortages across the sector. EAL is pleased to […]

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8th July 2026

New style AM2 assessment bay being rolled out

To ensure the AM2 reflects the industry apprenticeship, modern technologies and current ways of working, revisions to the AM2 bay are being introduced. The phase-in of the new bay is currently underway, with some AM2 centres already running the new style of bay. By the end of August, the new bay will be operational in […]

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21st May 2026

Daikin launches its Summer Series of networking events

Daikin UK is pleased to announce its Summer Series, an exclusive programme of networking events designed to connect, inspire and empower professional HVAC installers shaping the future of low-carbon buildings across the commercial sector.  Taking place at prestigious venues across the UK from May to July 2026, the Summer Series will offer a rich agenda […]

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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

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

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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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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