Your Plan Book Is Worth More Than the Work Inside It. Here's How to Protect It (Sponsor)
A service plan turns a boiler you see once a year into income that arrives every month, and when it comes time to sell your business, buyers pay a premium for…
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Industry & Regulations
53 stories
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Energy UK sets out path to narrow the spark gap and accelerate clean heat
The electricity-to-gas price ratio still sits around 4:1, and Energy UK's new Sparking Change report, backed by Mitsubishi Electric, says that has to fall to…
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BUS Installer Portal moving to GOV.UK One Login: act before 3 November
From 3 November, every registered user accessing the Boiler Upgrade Scheme Installer Portal needs a GOV.UK One Login matched to the same email as their BUS…
Nesta: scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave UK energy policy in disarray
With the Treasury reportedly considering cuts to the £15bn Warm Homes Plan, Nesta lays out four reasons scrapping the BUS would be catastrophic: it would wipe…
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Landlord sentenced for leaving gas boiler unchecked for eight years
A Wirral landlord was fined £2,400 plus £5,000 costs after failing to arrange a single annual gas safety check for eight years at a property occupied by a…
Nesta: Four reasons scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave UK energy policy in disarray
As the Treasury reportedly eyes the £2.7bn BUS for cuts, Nesta lays out the case against: BUS applications hit record highs in July and August 2026, 74% of…
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First-ever National Heat Pump Week kicks off across the UK
The UK's inaugural National Heat Pump Week launched this week (12–16 October) with 10 free CPD webinars covering everything from heat pump basics and…
Service Plans for Heating Engineers: How Monthly Cover Actually Works (Sponsor)
A service plan turns a boiler you see once a year into income that arrives every month — but the difference between a compliant maintenance plan and…
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Landlord sentenced for leaving gas boiler unchecked for eight years
A Wirral landlord was fined £2,400 plus £5,000 costs after failing to arrange a single annual gas safety check for eight years at a property occupied by a…
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Nesta: Four reasons scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave UK energy policy in disarray
As the Treasury reportedly eyes the £2.7bn BUS for cuts, Nesta lays out the case against: BUS applications hit record highs in July and August 2026, 74% of…
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First-ever National Heat Pump Week kicks off across the UK
The UK's inaugural National Heat Pump Week launched this week (12–16 October) with 10 free CPD webinars covering everything from heat pump basics and…
Your Plan Book Is Worth More Than the Work Inside It — Here's How to Protect It (Sponsor)
A service plan turns a boiler you see once a year into income that arrives every month, and when it comes time to sell your business, buyers pay a premium for…
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Landlord sentenced for leaving gas boiler unchecked for eight years
A Wirral landlord was fined £2,400 plus £5,000 costs after failing to arrange a single annual gas safety check for eight years at a property occupied by a…
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Nesta: Four reasons scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave UK energy policy in disarray
As the Treasury reportedly eys the £2.7bn BUS for cuts, Nesta lays out the case against: BUS applications hit record highsin July and August 2026, 74% of…
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First-ever National Heat Pump Week kicks off across the UK
The UK's inaugural National Heat Pump Week lanched this week 12–16 October) with 10 free CPD webinars covering everything from heat pump basics andmyth-busting…
Your Plan Book Is Worth More Than the Work Inside It . Here's How to Protect It (Sponsor)
. A service plan turns a boiler you see once a year into income that arrives every month. And when it comes time to sell your business, buyers pay a premium…
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Landlord sentenced for leaving gas boiler unchecked for eight years
. A Wirral landlord was fined £2,400 plus £5,000 costs after failing to arrange a single annual gas safety check for eight years at a property occupied by a…
Nesta: Four reasons scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave UK energy policy in disarray
. As the Treasury reportedly eyes the £2.7bn BUS for cuts, Nesta lays out the case against: BUS applications hit record highs in July and August 2026, 74% of…
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First-ever National Heat Pump Week kicks off across the UK
. The UK's inaugural National Heat Pump Week launched this week (12–16 October) with 10 free CPD webinars covering everything from heat pump basics and…
Service Plans for Heating Engineers: How Monthly Cover Actually Works (Sponsor)
A service plan turns a boiler you see once a year into income that arrives every month. But the difference between a compliant maintenance plan and…
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Landlord sentenced for leaving gas boiler unchecked for eight years
A Wirral landlord was fined £2,400 plus £5,000 costs after failing to arrange a single annual gas safety check for eight years at a property occupied by a…
Nesta: Four reasons scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave UK energy policy in disarray
As the Treasury reportedly eyes the £2.7bn BUS for cuts, Nesta lays out the case against: BUS applications hit record highs in July and August 2026, 74% of…
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First-ever National Heat Pump Week kicks off across the UK
The UK's inaugural National Heat Pump Week launched this week (12–16 October) with 10 free CPD webinars covering everything from heat pump basics and…
Heating oil prices nearly double year-on-year — EUA urges winter protection for off-grid homes
The spot price for heating oil has risen 95.3% year-on-year to 102.3p/litre, well above the 12-month average of 77.8p, as rural households prepare to fill…
Navien and Passiv UK announce integrated heat pump and smart thermostat partnership
Navien and Passiv UK have partnered to offer the PEM750 air source heat pump with the Passiv Smart Thermostat, independently verified by the Energy Saving…
FETA rejoins Eurovent after 20-year absence
The UK's Federation of Environmental Trade Associations — which runs the secretariat for the Heat Pump Association UK and represents 400+ HVACR manufacturers —…
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Energy UK responds to PM Burnham's Conference speech
PM Burnham pledged to bring UK energy costs in line with European competitors at Labour Conference, backed by a £90bn grid investment plan. Energy UK welcomes…
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24 times more complaints: UK heat pump installation quality under the microscope
Analysis of 61,483 homeowner forum posts reveals a 24× increase in heat pump installation complaints since 2021 — with heat loss calculations skipped, weather…
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Will our new Energy Secretary bring change, or more of the same?
Worcester Bosch's Martyn Bridges analyses PM Burnham's VAT cut on electricity and new DESNZ Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh's early signals — welcoming her…
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Lawton Tubes get visit from West Midlands Mayor for look at new £20 million headquarters
West Midlands Mayor toured Lawton Tubes' new £20m headquarters, underscoring the copper tube manufacturer's growth amid surging demand for air conditioning and…
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The continued role of natural gas in decarbonising hot water
Rinnai's Chris Goggin examines how the UK's 285,000km gas network and 23 million connected properties mean natural gas will remain central to domestic hot…
OFTEC raises concerns about a two-tier consumer protection system
OFTEC warns that government proposals to create consumer protections only for grant-funded heating upgrades risk leaving self-funding households with weaker…
Industry calls for action on electricity taxes
Over 120 organisations — including Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric and the CBI — have signed a letter to the chancellor urging the…
UK half-year heat pump installs down 22%
DESNZ figures show MCS-certified heat pump retrofit installations fell 22% in H1 2026 compared to H1 2025, with just 20,895 installs recorded. BEAMA is calling…
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Powered Now Receptionist – "Missed calls cost you money"
An AI receptionist that answers calls, qualifies jobs and books appointments while you're on the tools. 69% of callers hang up on voicemail — at £200–600 per…
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5 things you need to know about Martin McCluskey MP's Fireside Chat at InstallerSHOW
Energy minister Martin McCluskey used his InstallerSHOW fireside chat to reaffirm the £15bn Warm Homes Plan targeting 5 million homes by 2030, telling…
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What's happened since the closure of the government's fuel poverty schemes?
Six months after ECO4 and GBIS ended on 31 March, 10M+ UK households are in fuel poverty, 19,423 retrofit professionals have been made redundant, and 209…
Future Homes Standard: How Heat Pumps Are Central for the UK's New-Build Housing Market
From March 2027, new builds must cut carbon emissions 75-80%, making heat pumps the default compliance technology. Ariston's Carolina Allegrini explains why…
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Mitsubishi Electric: energy price cap rise shows VAT cut isn't enough
Russell Dean warns that while July's VAT cut on electricity helped, the October price cap rise driven by Middle East conflict proves the "Spark Gap" between…
Millions spent on unnecessary heat pump planning permissions
Nesta analysis reveals UK households have spent up to £8 million on heat pump planning applications since 2015, despite 80%+ approval rates even for listed…
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Changing weather is affecting the plumbing industry
An exceptionally strong El Niño is forecast to bring milder, wetter and stormier conditions from October — Arctic Hayes warns installers to brace for a surge…
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Relaxation of MEES – a reality for commercial building stock?
The government has relaxed non-domestic MEES deadlines: buildings over 1,000m² now have until 2031 for the Band B upgrade, smaller buildings are exempt…
Over 80% of tradespeople now generate work through social media
A Markel Direct survey found 84% of UK tradespeople get at least some business via social platforms, with 59% saying it boosted sales. But only 39% have…
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"We spent thirty years telling kids not to do this job. Now nobody can fix the boiler"
Powered Now CEO Benjamin Dyer argues the skills crisis was entirely self-inflicted: decades of pushing kids toward degrees and desks have left the average gas…
UK heat pump sales rise 27% in 2025, HPA UK data reports
Over 125,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK last year, with 36% manufactured domestically. Growth is solid but slowing — to hit the government's…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant raised to £9,000 for oil and LPG
A £1,500 uplift takes the BUS grant to £9,000 specifically for oil and LPG-heated homes switching to heat pumps, aimed at rural households hammered by the…
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism is policing a missing market
Worcester Bosch's Martyn Bridges lays out the numbers: Q1 2026 retrofit heat pump installs were just 10,693 — down 18% on the previous quarter and 22%…
UK heat pump sales rise 27% in 2025
UK heat pump installations jumped 27% in 2025, according to new data from the Heat Pump Association, as the market keeps accelerating. Installers who can…
The Clean Heat Market Mechanism is policing a missing market
Boiler sales are on track to hit 1.3 million units in 2026, yet the Clean Heat Market Mechanism's heat-pump quota still targets a market that hasn't…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant raised to £9,000 for oil and LPG
The government has added a £1,500 uplift to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, taking the grant for oil and LPG-heated homes to £9,000. It's a bigger incentive to…
Oil boiler ban would be a vote loser, says EUA
New polling commissioned by the Energy and Utilities Alliance suggests the proposed oil boiler ban could cost sitting MPs votes at the next election. The…
What does the 2026 heating landscape look like for installers?
Vokèra's Neil Mattock maps the year ahead: gas boiler replacements stay the core of the market, but installers who diversify into heat pumps are best placed to…
What will happen to the gas network as the UK transitions?
Alpha's Darran Smith walks through the long-term future of the UK gas grid as the country shifts to low-carbon heat. It's a useful read for engineers planning…
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Training & Compliance
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Over 1,000 rural households write to Burnham government demanding response on heating pledges
Eight months after 16,000 oil-heated homes, technicians and fuel distributors backed renewable liquid fuels in the Alternative Clean Heating Solutions…
New gas tightness testing standard now mandatory: what you need to know
As of 1 October, IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4 is the only legal standard for gas tightness testing, replacing the decades-old meter-based system with an installation…
ICOM publishes guide to flammable refrigerants in heat pumps
ICOM's new guide walks specifiers and installers through selecting R32 and R290 refrigerants as F-gas rules tighten, covering protective zones, ignition…
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Plumbers becoming aircon installers: what you need to know
With UK residential air conditioning forecast to grow from 5% to 15% of homes, TF Solutions' Andy Cherrill lays out how plumbers and heating engineers can move…
Is your hot work covered? Five policy conditions every gas engineer should review
Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance warns that simply holding an active policy isn't enough — underwriters attach specific hot-work conditions and failing to meet…
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Fitting your first heat pump – What installers need to know
Wolseley Renewables Centre's Kerri Perks explains how merchants de-risk a first heat pump job — from training wider branch staff so any heating engineer can…
Derbyshire events to help heating engineers upskill into new technologies
Smart Energy Training opened its Ashbourne centre for free National Heat Pump Week drop-in sessions (12–16 Oct), walking engineers through the fully Heat…
HPA UK launches free guidance on insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps
HPA UK has published a new free, MCS-endorsed guidance document on insulating external hydraulic pipework — directly targeting the number one non-conformity…
Is your hot work covered? Five policy conditions every gas engineer should review
Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance warns that simply holding an active policy isn't enough — underwriters attach specific hot-work conditions and failing to meet…
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Fitting your first heat pump – What installers need to know
Wolseley Renewables Centre's Kerri Perks explains how merchants de-risk a first heat pump job — from training wider branch staff so any heating engineer can…
Derbyshire events to help heating engineers upskill into new technologies
Smart Energy Training opened its Ashbourne centre for free National Heat Pump Week drop-in sessions (12–16 Oct), walking engineers through the fully Heat…
HPA UK launches free guidance on insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps
HPA UK has published a new free, MCS-endorsed guidance document on insulating external hydraulic pipework — directly targeting the number one non-conformity…
Is your hot work covered? Five policy conditions every gas engineer should review
Kingsbrige Contractor Insurance warns that simply holding an active policy isnt enough: underwriters attach specific hot-work conditions, and failling to meet…
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Fitting your first heat pump – What installers need to know
Wolseley Renewables Centre's Kerri Perks explains how merchants de-risk a first heat pump job: from trainng wider branch staff so any heating engineer can walk…
Derbyshire events to help heating engineers upskill into new technologies
Smart Energy Training opend its Ashboure centre for free National Heat Pump Week drop-in sessions 12–16 Oct), walking engineers through the fully Heat Training…
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HPA UK launches free guidance on insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps
HPA UK has published a new free, MCS-endorsed guidance document on insulating external hydraulic pipework, directly targeting the number one non-conformity…
Is your hot work covered? Five policy conditions every gas engineer should review
. Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance warns that simply holding an active policy isn't enough. Underwriters attach specific hot-work conditions and failing to…
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Fitting your first heat pump – What installers need to know
. Wolseley Renewables Centre's Kerri Perks explains how merchants de-risk a first heat pump job. From training wider branch staff so any heating engineer can…
Derbyshire events to help heating engineers upskill into new technologies
. Smart Energy Training opened its Ashbourne centre for free National Heat Pump Week drop-in sessions (12–16 Oct), walking engineers through the fully Heat…
HPA UK launches free guidance on insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps
. HPA UK has published a new free, MCS-endorsed guidance document on insulating external hydraulic pipework. Directly targeting the number one non-conformity…
Is your hot work covered? Five policy conditions every gas engineer should review
Kingsbridge Contractor Insurance warns that simply holding an active policy isn't enough — underwriters attach specific hot-work conditions and failing to meet…
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Fitting your first heat pump – What installers need to know
Wolseley Renewables Centre's Kerri Perks explains how merchants de-risk a first heat pump job — from training wider branch staff so any heating engineer can…
Derbyshire events to help heating engineers upskill into new technologies
Smart Energy Training opened its Ashbourne centre for free National Heat Pump Week drop-in sessions (12–16 Oct), walking engineers through the fully Heat…
HPA UK launches free guidance on insulating external pipework for air-water heat pumps
HPA UK has published a new free, MCS-endorsed guidance document on insulating external hydraulic pipework — directly targeting the number one non-conformity…
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Rising gas prices put boiler efficiency back in the spotlight
With the October price cap pushing gas unit rates up 8%, Cistermiser's Richard Braid argues installers should make limescale protection part of every boiler…
New gas tightness testing standard now mandatory — what every engineer needs to know
As of 1 October 2026, IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4 is the only legal standard for gas tightness testing, replacing the decades-old meter-based system with an…
Daikin partners with HPA UK on National Heat Pump Week
Daikin has been announced as weekly sponsor of the inaugural National Heat Pump Week (12–16 October), running sessions on heat pump introductions, commercial…
WorldSkills gold medallist Sam Jones promotes RAC careers on BBC Breakfast
Fresh from his Shanghai gold, refrigeration engineer Sam Jones took to the BBC Breakfast sofa to explain WorldSkills and promote careers in the RACHP sector —…
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How installers can keep working despite plunging temperatures
As temperatures drop and a strong El Niño threatens a wet, stormy winter, Arctic Hayes's Lee Parsons lays out the kit installers need now — portable heaters…
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Samuel Jones scoops Refrigeration & Air Conditioning gold at WorldSkills in Shanghai
Team UK's best WorldSkills result since 2017 — Samuel Jones took gold in Refrigeration & AC, Andrew McCann earned a Medal for Excellence in Plumbing & Heating,…
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New Heat Pump Training Centre opens in North Devon
North Devon College and Vaillant open the only South West heat pump training centre beyond Bristol, with four bays fitted with aroTHERM plus and GeniaAir kit —…
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GTEC calls on heating engineers to utilise government funded training
GTEC warns that heat pump installer numbers aren't keeping pace with the government's 450,000-installation target, with MCS-certified installs down 17% in H1…
Trade businesses report rising revenues as larger firms approach £2m
New Tradify data from 3,271 UK trade businesses shows plumbing & gas firms averaging £255k revenue — up 16% year-on-year — with large teams hitting £1.99m. On…
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Warmur Academy celebrates MCS listing with free guide to MCS qualifications
Warmur Academy's 'Hydronics Unlocked' has become the first fully online route to an MCS-listed low temperature design qualification — with a free guide mapping…
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From Calculation to Commissioning: An Installer's Heat Pump Journey
Warwickshire renewables firm KS Connexions shares its real-world journey into air source heat pumps — from heat loss calculations using Heat Punk software to…
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New Grant UK podcast episode explores heat pumps in installers' own homes
Grant UK's latest Net Zero Heating Show features two installers who installed heat pumps in their own homes through the Start with Grant scheme, alongside…
Survey finds 4 in 5 homeowners worry about boiler breakdowns
A survey of 350 UK homeowners finds 80% worry about their boiler breaking down, 57% have experienced a breakdown, and 49% say a failure tomorrow would cause a…
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Homeowners warned of fatal risks as illegal gas work prosecutions soar
The HSE reveals 17 people have been convicted for illegal gas work since the start of 2025 — up from just 3-4 in previous years — and warns homeowners not to…
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Gas Safety Week: British Gas warns homeowners could be missing key danger signs
British Gas research reveals 26% of homeowners can't recognise a gas safety issue — 91% wouldn't flag condensation on windows, 77% miss hob flame changes as…
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Changing weather is affecting the plumbing industry
An exceptionally strong El Niño is forecast to bring milder, wetter and stormier conditions from October — Arctic Hayes warns installers to brace for a surge…
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Have your say on the future of plumbing apprenticeships
CIPHE and Skills England are developing two new apprenticeship standards — ST1452 (Level 2 Domestic Plumber) and ST1463 (Level 3 Advanced Plumbing and Heating…
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Gas Safety Week drives demand for CO and smoke alarms
Arctic Hayes says installers should use Gas Safety Week (14–20 Sept) to position CO and smoke alarms as essential parts of every boiler install and service…
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Legionella testing – What installers need to know
With 2026 seeing multiple fatal Legionella outbreaks globally, Hydrosense urges UK plumbers and heating engineers to carry on-site rapid test kits that detect…
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Daikin is Weekly Sponsor of National Heat Pump Week
Daikin has been named weekly sponsor of the inaugural National Heat Pump Week (12–16 October), a joint HPA UK and Nineteen Group campaign reaching over one…
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The Plumber Awards launches in bid to find best plumbers in UK
Sponsored by Polypipe, CT1 and Powered Now, the inaugural Plumber Awards opened for entries on 1 September with 11 regional categories. The national winner…
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APHC Quality Plumber Week Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
APHC has opened nominations for its seven-category Quality Plumber Week Awards, with prizes from Resideo, BPEC, Altecnic, and others. Nominations run from 24…
What will happen to the gas network as the UK transitions?
Alpha's Darran Smith maps the long-term fate of the UK's 280,000km gas grid. As customers switch to electric-only heating and stop paying gas standing charges,…
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Bosch HIU training now leads to Ofqual-regulated Level 3 qualification
Bosch Commercial & Industrial's heat interface unit course is now an LCL Awards Level 3 qualification, covering installation, commissioning, and fault-finding…
Lawton Tubes launches online technical hub for installers on the job
Copper tube supplier Lawton Tubes overhauled its website into a mobile-friendly technical hub with pipe sizing calculators, 3D product models, and installation…
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Gas Safety Week 2026: 'Take No Chances'
Gas Safety Week runs 14–20 September under the 'Take No Chances' banner, a ready-made hook for engineers to promote annual servicing and safety checks to…
Should you stay solo or build a team?
CIPHE's latest guest blog weighs the decision every growing tradesperson faces: stay solo or start hiring. It's a clear-eyed look at when scaling a one-man…
LCL Awards announces its 2026 'Trainee of the Year'
LCL Awards has announced its 2026 Trainee of the Year, celebrating the standout newcomer in plumbing and heating. It's a reminder of the pipeline of new talent…
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Gas Safety Week 2026: 'Take No Chances'
Gas Safety Week runs 14–20 September under this year's 'Take No Chances' theme. It's a ready-made hook for engineers to promote annual servicing and carbon…
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Business & Money
52 stories
Wolseley research: 52% of installers lack confidence to fit heat pumps
A survey of 1,320 installers finds only 27% of Heat Training Grant recipients went on to install a heat pump, with a third citing lack of practical learning as…
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How local installers are quietly winning more boiler installation work
Gal Gazit from Plumbing & Heating Growth explains that most heating firms market to the emergency caller worth £80, while ignoring the replacement buyer worth…
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Average tool theft from a van now costs £1,710
VW Commercial Vehicles' annual survey finds one in five UK van drivers experienced tool theft in 2025, with 92% losing at least a day of work and 26% losing a…
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BCIS: building costs to rise 14% over the next five years
New BCIS forecast data shows tender prices climbing 14.1% over five years, with total new work output contracting 3.7% in 2026 before a slow recovery from…
Passiv UK and Ample partner to deliver smarter heat pump installations
Ample has named Passiv UK its preferred smart controls provider for all Ample-backed heat pump installs, pairing the Passiv Smart Thermostat (Energy Saving…
BCIS: Building costs to rise 14% over the next five years
New BCIS forecast data shows building costs and tender prices both climbing ~14% over five years, with total new work output contracting 3.7% in 2026 before a…
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NAPIT backs "Support Starts with Being Heard" for World Mental Health Day
Certification body NAPIT threw its weight behind World Mental Health Day (10 October), urging everyone across the trades to create space where colleagues can…
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Vaillant and Glow-worm announce myREWARDS travel incentives for year two
Year two of the dual-brand myREWARDS loyalty platform introduces separate incentive leagues: Vaillant installers compete for a VIP trip to Slovenia's Lake Bled…
Passiv UK and Ample partner to deliver smarter heat pump installations
Ample has named Passiv UK its preferred smart controls provider for all Ample-backed heat pump installs, pairing the Passiv Smart Thermostat (Energy Saving…
BCIS: Building costs to rise 14% over the next five years
New BCIS forecast data shows building costs and tender prices both climbing ~14% over five years, with total new work output contracting 3.7% in 2026 before a…
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NAPIT backs "Support Starts with Being Heard" for World Mental Health Day
Certification body NAPIT threw its weight behind World Mental Health Day (10 October), urging everyone across the trades to create space where colleagues can…
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Vaillant and Glow-worm announce myREWARDS travel incentives for year two
Year two of the dual-brand myREWARDS loyalty platform introduces separate incentive leagues: Vaillant installers compete for a VIP trip to Slovenia's Lake Bled…
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Passiv UK and Ample partner to deliver smarter heat pump installations
Ample has named Passiv UK its preferred smart controls provider for all Ample-backed heat pump installs, pairing the Passiv Smart Thermostat (Energ Saveing…
BCIS: Building costs to rise 14% over the next five years
New BCIS forcast data shows building costs and tender prices both climbing ~14% over five years, with total new work output contracting 3.7% in 2026 before a…
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NAPIT backs "Support Starts with Being Herd" for World Mental Health Day
Certification body NAPIT threw its weight behind World Mental Health Day 10 October), urging everyone across the trades to create space where colleagues can…
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Voillant and Glow-worm announce myREWARDS travel incenties for year two
Year two of the dual-brand myREWARSD loyalty platform introduces separte incentve legues: Voillant installers compete for a VIP trip to Slovenia's Lake Bled…
Passiv UK and Ample partner to deliver smarter heat pump installations
. Ample has named Passiv UK its preferred smart controls provider for all Ample-backed heat pump installs, pairing the Passiv Smart Thermostat (Energy Saving…
BCIS: Building costs to rise 14% over the next five years
. New BCIS forecast data shows building costs and tender prices both climbing ~14% over five years, with total new work output contracting 3.7% in 2026 before…
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NAPIT backs "Support Starts with Being Heard" for World Mental Health Day
. Certification body NAPIT threw its weight behind World Mental Health Day (10 October), urging everyone across the trades to create space where colleagues…
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Vaillant and Glow-worm announce myREWARDS travel incentives for year two
. Year two of the dual-brand myREWARDS loyalty platform introduces separate incentive leagues: Vaillant installers compete for a VIP trip to Slovenia's Lake…
Passiv UK and Ample partner to deliver smarter heat pump installations
Ample has named Passiv UK its preferred smart controls provider for all Ample-backed heat pump installs, pairing the Passiv Smart Thermostat (Energy Saving…
BCIS: Building costs to rise 14% over the next five years
New BCIS forecast data shows building costs and tender prices both climbing ~14% over five years, with total new work output contracting 3.7% in 2026 before a…
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NAPIT backs "Support Starts with Being Heard" for World Mental Health Day
Certification body NAPIT threw its weight behind World Mental Health Day (10 October), urging everyone across the trades to create space where colleagues can…
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Vaillant and Glow-worm announce myREWARDS travel incentives for year two
Year two of the dual-brand myREWARDS loyalty platform introduces separate incentive leagues: Vaillant installers compete for a VIP trip to Slovenia's Lake Bled…
Conex Bänninger reports press copper demand surge as installers switch to press-fit
Conex Bänninger says demand for its new Press copper M-profile fitting range has been "unprecedented" over the summer, with stockists' shelves emptying as…
Baxi brings back uncapped winter cashback — no limit on earnings
Baxi has revived its popular uncapped cashback promotion: installers earn £300 for every three Baxi 600 or 800 boilers registered on Baxi Works between October…
91% of tradespeople get energy-saving enquiries from worried homeowners
New Screwfix research of 391 tradespeople reveals 91% have fielded energy-saving product enquiries in the past year, with 76% saying customers are more worried…
Majority of trade business owners stressed by running the business
The NOW Report 2026 finds 93% of tradespeople who run their own business say it causes stress or anxiety, with admin and money — not the work itself — as the…
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Myth Busting: Zoned Heating and Heat Pumps
Wunda's Sam Jump systematically dismantles four persistent myths — including that heat pumps must run 24/7 and that zoning kills efficiency — arguing modern…
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Living rooms account for 28% of home heating demand
As the October price cap pushes gas unit rates up nearly 9%, tado° data shows living rooms (28%) and bedrooms (26%) dominate heating demand — a practical…
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"We can't just storm the market with lots of new technology, we need the skilled people" — Dean Weston, Wolseley
Wolseley's new Local division boss Dean Weston lays out the merchant giant's plan to become an installer partner rather than just a supplier — including free…
UK homeowner says latest price cap makes heat pumps beat gas boilers on running costs
YouTube engineer Tom Bray runs the numbers under the new October price cap and finds heat pumps 30% cheaper to run than gas boilers for typical households —…
Heat pump calculator puts running cost assumptions in the hands of consumers
Dwellow's new interactive tool lets homeowners and installers adjust variables like SCOP, electricity tariff and solar/battery inputs to see real-time running…
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Will AI put heating engineers on the dole? — Opinion
Veteran heating engineer Andy Gibbs gives a straight-talking take on why AI can never replace the hands-on skill of a heating engineer but warns it could…
Campaign to make mental health support more accessible
The 'Every Merchant Matters' campaign, backed by Band of Builders and the Builders Merchants Federation, aims to turn every UK builders merchant branch into a…
Subcontractors stung by constant late payments
New research reveals 79% of UK construction subcontractors are almost always paid late, 73% are regularly in disputes, and 68% have increased rates to cover…
More Megaflo options — Baxi launches Essential range
Baxi has expanded its Megaflo cylinder portfolio with the new Essential range, including budget-friendly direct and indirect models plus the brand's first air…
Boiler maker Worcester Bosch considering job cuts
Worcester Bosch has announced a reorganisation with potential redundancies across its 1,700-strong workforce, blaming falling boiler sales, cost of living…
Baxi reveals Gas Safe renewal promotion
Baxi is giving installers 6,250 Baxi Works points — equivalent to £187, covering the full Gas Safe registration renewal fee — when they install and register…
Heating oil prices nearly double year-on-year
The spot price for heating oil has surged 95.3% year-on-year to 102.3p/litre, with the EUA calling on ministers to consider targeted support for off-grid…
British Gas and Broadford announce partnership
British Gas has struck a deal with build-to-rent developer Broadford to supply, install and maintain heat pumps, solar PV and smart tech across its rental…
Research reveals that new homeowners overlook boilers
A HomeServe study finds 40% of new homeowners had a boiler or heating problem after moving in (average repair cost: £2,227), yet only 22% asked about the…
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Rising gas prices put boiler efficiency back in the spotlight – Opinion
With gas bills rising 8% from 1 October, Cistermiser urges installers to make limescale protection part of every boiler service conversation. Just 1.6mm of…
Merchant sales fall as higher prices mask decline
Plumbing and heating merchant sales volumes dropped 7.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, masked by an 8.2% price rise according to BMF/PHMI data. With two fewer…
Paying the price – why it's time for tougher action on tool theft
Tool theft isn't just a crime against tradespeople, it's an attack on their livelihoods. Rob Shepherd examines how 32% of tradespeople lack proper insurance…
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Tradespeople may lead the switch to electric vans
A Farizon-commissioned survey found 71% of UK tradespeople would consider an electric van as their next work vehicle, with 85% of 18–24-year-olds keen. But…
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Energy UK responds as October price cap confirmed at £1,723
Ofgem confirmed a 4% October price cap rise to £1,723, and Energy UK's Ned Hammond warns this intensifies the challenge for customers already struggling with…
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Are energy bills capped at £1,723? Five costly myths you need to know
The £1,723 figure is not a fixed bill, not a ceiling, and not universal — it's a typical-use illustration that varies wildly by household. A handy myth-buster…
Energy debt hits £6 billion — and climbing
UK domestic energy debt has doubled in three years to hit £6bn, with 3 million customers in arrears and the average owed sitting at £1,800. Bad-debt costs…
Daikin introduces X Series mixed-technology heat pump
Daikin's X Series fuses air-to-air and air-to-water technology into one system that handles heating, cooling and hot water in a single unit. It rolls out…
Energy price cap to rise by 4% from October 2026
Ofgem has confirmed the energy price cap will rise 4% from 1 October, just as the heating season begins. For installers it's a ready conversation starter —…
The heating workforce is shrinking — and that's a problem
The heating workforce is shrinking at the same time decarbonisation work is expanding, leaving a growing gap between demand and skilled engineers. The upshot…
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79% of tradespeople stalling investment due to rising costs
Tradesman Saver's Cost of the Trades report finds 37% of tradespeople are turning down work because the costs make it unviable, while 19% are cutting back on…
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Panasonic expands Aquarea M Series with compact R290 heat pumps
Panasonic's expanded Aquarea M Series brings R290 air-to-water heat pumps in 3, 5, 7 and 9kW, with a compact all-in-one indoor unit that's 215mm lower than the…
Octopus developing £500 Cosy Cooler add-on to turn heat pumps into air conditioning
The Cosy Cooler, expected in 2027 at £500 to £600, connects to existing Cosy heat pump pipework and installs in about three hours, undercutting standalone air…
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Quiet Mark ranks the super-quiet heat pumps of 2026
New YouGov data finds 63% of Brits say noise would influence their heat pump purchase and 23% would drop the idea entirely, so Quiet Mark has ranked the…
New report warns England's plumbing workforce on course to shrink 30% by 2039
JTL's new workforce modelling reveals England's plumbing workforce has already shrunk 16% since 2018 and could lose another 30% by 2039, with only 2,150…
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Ranked: The super-quiet heat pumps of the year
Quiet Mark's YouGov 2026 data finds 63% of Brits say noise concerns would sway a heat pump purchase — and 23% would drop the idea entirely — so it has ranked…
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The evolution of Vaillant's aroTHERM plus heat pump – What installers need to know
Rather than redesigning its best-selling aroTHERM plus, Vaillant has refined it: a new Flexible Space Function relaxes exclusion-zone and siting rules, gateway…
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ATAG launches OPERA quoting app for heating installers
ATAG's free OPERA app lets any Gas Safe installer survey and email a professional, branded boiler quote in minutes — automatic follow-ups included — and can…
New report warns England's plumbing workforce on course to shrink 30% by 2039
JTL's new workforce modelling reveals England's plumbing workforce has already shrunk 16% since 2018 and could lose another 30% by 2039, with only 2,150…
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Ranked: The super-quiet heat pumps of the year
Quiet Mark's YouGov 2026 data finds 63% of Brits say noise concerns would sway a heat pump purchase — and 23% would drop the idea entirely — so it has ranked…
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The evolution of Vaillant's aroTHERM plus heat pump – What installers need to know
Rather than redesigning its best-selling aroTHERM plus, Vaillant has refined it: a new Flexible Space Function relaxes exclusion-zone and siting rules, gateway…
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ATAG launches OPERA quoting app for heating installers
ATAG's free OPERA app lets any Gas Safe installer survey and email a professional, branded boiler quote in minutes — automatic follow-ups included — and can…
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New report warns England's plubing workforce on course to shrink 30% by 2039
JTL's new workforce modeling reveals England's plumbing workforce has already shrunk 16% since 2018 and could lose another 30% by 2039, with only 2,150…
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Ranked: The super-quiet heat pumps of the year
Quiet Marks YouGov 2026 data finds 63% of Brits say noise concerns would sway a heat pump purchase, and 23% would drop the idea entirely. It has ranked the…
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The evolution of Vaillant's aroTHERM plus heat pump – What installers need to know
Rather than redesigning its best-selling aroTHERM plus, Voillant has refined it: a new Fleible Space Function relaxes exclusion-zone and siting rules, gateway…
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ATAG launches OPERA quoting app for heating installers
ATAG's free OPERA app lets anyGas Safe installer survey and email a professional, branded boiler quote in minutes, with automatic follow-ups included. It can…
New report warns England's plumbing workforce on course to shrink 30% by 2039
. JTL's new workforce modelling reveals England's plumbing workforce has already shrunk 16% since 2018 and could lose another 30% by 2039, with only 2,150…
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Ranked: The super-quiet heat pumps of the year
. Quiet Mark's YouGov 2026 data finds 63% of Brits say noise concerns would sway a heat pump purchase. And 23% would drop the idea entirely. So it has ranked…
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The evolution of Vaillant's aroTHERM plus heat pump – What installers need to know
. Rather than redesigning its best-selling aroTHERM plus, Vaillant has refined it: a new Flexble Space Function relaxes exclusion-zone and siting rules,…
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ATAG launches OPERA quoting app for heating installers
. ATAG's free OPERA app lets any Gas Safe installer survey and email a professional, branded boiler quote in minutes. Automatic follow-ups included. And can…
New report warns England's plumbing workforce on course to shrink 30% by 2039
JTL's new workforce modelling reveals England's plumbing workforce has already shrunk 16% since 2018 and could lose another 30% by 2039, with only 2,150…
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Ranked: The super-quiet heat pumps of the year
Quiet Mark's YouGov 2026 data finds 63% of Brits say noise concerns would sway a heat pump purchase — and 23% would drop the idea entirely — so it has ranked…
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The evolution of Vaillant's aroTHERM plus heat pump – What installers need to know
Rather than redesigning its best-selling aroTHERM plus, Vaillant has refined it: a new Flexible Space Function relaxes exclusion-zone and siting rules, gateway…
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ATAG launches OPERA quoting app for heating installers
ATAG's free OPERA app lets any Gas Safe installer survey and email a professional, branded boiler quote in minutes — automatic follow-ups included — and can…
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Nesta warns against devolving key heat pump scheme on back of Energy Secretary announcement
Nesta welcomes the government's move to devolve elements of the Warm Homes Plan but warns that devolving the Boiler Upgrade Scheme itself "would effectively…
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Panasonic Heating & Cooling rebrands amid €320m European heat pump expansion
Panasonic has unveiled a refreshed brand identity for its heating and cooling division, backed by a €320m heat pump factory expansion in the Czech Republic and…
Research looks to cut heat pump installation times by up to 40%
Germany's Fraunhofer institutes have developed the WESPE digital platform and a prototype AR app that together could slash heat pump retrofit installation…
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Drayton launches new Wiser 2nd Generation Radiator Thermostat
Drayton's upgraded smart TRV delivers near-silent operation, 2+ years of battery life with rechargeable Ni-MH compatibility, and fits 95% of radiator valves —…
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17 people convicted for illegal gas work in the past 18 months alone
HSE reveals 17 convictions for illegal gas work in just 18 months as part of Gas Safety Week — up sharply from 3-4 in previous years. A sharp warning to…
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Installation is only the beginning — Why lifecycle thinking matters
John Guest's Lee Halstead argues push-fit systems deliver value beyond installation speed — corrosion resistance, demountable connections for future…
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EHC launches new Comet System boiler — simpler and £210 cheaper
EHC's updated Comet System electric boiler strips out unnecessary complexity to deliver a simpler, cheaper (£210 less than predecessor) option for off-gas-grid…
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Solid Energy and Clayton collaborate on industrial steam heat pump
Danish heat pump specialist Solid Energy teams up with steam engineering firm Clayton to develop high-temp heat pumps capable of producing industrial steam at…
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CIC offers to work with government to deliver a safer, more professional built environment
The Construction Industry Council is urging government to build on existing professional competence frameworks rather than starting from scratch — warning that…
Cylinder range adds heat pump option — Baxi Megaflo Essential
Baxi has launched the Megaflo Essential cylinder range with a dedicated ASHP model featuring high-surface-area coil, twin 3kW immersions and internal expansion…
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Drayton launches new Wiser 2nd Generation Radiator Thermostat
Drayton's upgraded smart TRV delivers near-silent operation, 2+ years of battery life with rechargeable Ni-MH compatibility, and fits 95% of radiator valves —…
WD-40 Company launches first water-based degreaser
WD-40's first water-based formula is a non-flammable, non-abrasive degreaser safe on paintwork, aluminium and rubber — with 98% of tradespeople saying it meets…
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Air-to-Air heat pumps enter scope under MCS for the first time
UKAS has approved updates bringing air-to-air heat pumps into the MCS Installer Scheme, with NAPIT and NICEIC already expressing interest in offering…
Conex Bänninger reports Press copper demand increase
Conex Bänninger says demand for its Press copper M-profile fitting range has been "unprecedented" over the summer, with stockists' shelves emptying as…
Hive expands smart home platform with Enode partnership
Hive has partnered with energy tech company Enode to bring hundreds of third-party smart energy devices — EV chargers, solar panels, home batteries — into its…
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Proactive boiler maintenance – What installers need to know
As heating season approaches, Navien's Greg Banham outlines why pre-winter checks, annual servicing and educating customers on basic maintenance can turn…
Pipe Freeze 'Smart Freeze Clamp' introduced by Arctic Hayes
Arctic Hayes has launched a Bluetooth-connected pipe freezing clamp with real-time app monitoring and ultrasonic sensing that tells engineers exactly when an…
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tado° presents new Smart Thermostat X (2nd gen) — thinnest yet, with AI Assist
tado°'s second-gen Smart Thermostat X is just 17.8mm thin with USB-C rechargeable battery, AI Assist for automatic weather-based optimisation, and certified…
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How do I get advice about my heat pump? Energy Donkey launched
Haier's Graham Hendra has launched an AI chatbot at energydonkey.com that answers heat pump questions and can directly monitor and optimise real-world heat…
New campaign to address the shortage of skilled tradespeople
Smart Energy Training launched its Essential Trade Futures campaign, calling on employers to pledge support for apprenticeships in gas, plumbing, electrical…
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Navien's LCB700 Oil Boiler – Professional case study
Balsham Boilers' install of Navien's LCB700 28kW oil boiler showcases the benefits of three-zone-ready zoning, HVO compatibility, and a lightweight 70kg…
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SAV launches RavenWatch monitoring platform for heat networks
SAV's new RavenWatch platform provides real-time heat network performance monitoring, helping building managers identify problems early and prepare for HNTAS…
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MLCP and MVHR are providing massive opportunities for installers
FRÄNKISCHE's CEO reveals multilayer composite pipe now costs half the price of equivalent copper and suits low-temperature heat pump systems perfectly.…
CP42 scope expansion: what every commercial building manager needs to know
CP42 certification now covers all gas appliances — cookers, direct-fired heaters, and water heaters — not just boilers. Buildings with 5+ appliances now…
EDF heats up £1,000 price cut on heat pumps
EDF is offering a limited-time £1,000 heat pump savings package on Daikin and Ideal units, plus a free 7-year service and warranty. With the BUS grant applied,…
Viessmann launches Vitocal 150-A and 151-A monobloc heat pumps
Viessmann's two new-generation R290 monobloc air-source heat pumps are aimed squarely at boiler replacement in UK homes, co-developed with UK installers. Part…
Part L 2026: what changes and when
The 2026 Building Regulations (SI 2026 No. 335) tighten Part L and introduce a new L3 duty requiring on-site renewable electricity from March 2027. New-build…
EDF heats up £1,000 price cut on heat pumps
EDF is running a limited-time heat pump savings package that knocks £1,000 off installations, aimed at moving households entirely off gas. For approved…
All-in-one outdoor heat pump for simple boiler replacement
A UK startup has unveiled an all-in-one outdoor heat pump designed to make gas-to-heat-pump swaps faster, cheaper and far less disruptive. If it delivers, it…
Viessmann launches Vitocal 150-A and 151-A monobloc heat pumps
Viessmann has launched two new-generation R290 monobloc air source heat pumps, the Vitocal 150-A and 151-A, built for straightforward boiler replacement in UK…
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ATAG launches OPERA, a free quoting app for every Gas Safe installer
ATAG's OPERA app lets any Gas Safe installer survey a job in under 12 minutes and email a branded, contractual quote before leaving the customer's home. It's…
Grant Westfield launches free online installer training programme
15 short videos covering the full installation journey for Multipanel and Naturepanel wall panels, with a certificate and Installer Elite loyalty points for…
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DAB Pumps beats 2030 emissions target five years early
DAB has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions 62% against a 2020 baseline, but says 99% of its carbon footprint comes from pumps in use after sale. The finding backs its…
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Cistermiser urges schools to make direct flushing part of washroom upgrades
Infrared demand-based Direct Flush urinal valves cut water waste as schools refurbish, with Waterwise data showing leaky loos and taps waste up to 3,100 litres…
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emex 2026: low-carbon heating takes centre stage at ExCeL London
25-26 November with 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and a free CPD-accredited programme, including HPA UK's "Beyond the Headlines: Turning Heat Pump Potential…
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Safeguarding heating systems: Why effective condensate drainage matters
A technical explainer on why correctly sized, insulated and routed condensate pipework matters as winter approaches — poorly executed condensate drainage is a…
Quality Plumber Week 2026 round-up
APHC's Quality Plumber Week (5–11 Oct) closed with eight award wins spanning sustainability, community, training and inclusion — Hydro Heating's David Sayer…
Low-carbon heating takes centre stage at emex 2026
emex 2026 (ExCeL London, 25–26 November) returns with 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and a free CPD-accredited programme, including a HPA UK-led session…
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Safeguarding heating systems: Why effective condensate drainage matters
A technical explainer on why correctly sized, insulated and routed condensate pipework matters as winter approaches — poorly executed condensate drainage is a…
Quality Plumber Week 2026 round-up
APHC's Quality Plumber Week (5–11 Oct) closed with eight award wins spanning sustainability, community, training and inclusion — Hydro Heating's David Sayer…
Low-carbon heating takes centre stage at emex 2026
emex 2026 (ExCeL London, 25–26 November) returns with 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and a free CPD-accredited programme, including a HPA UK-led session…
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Safeguarding heating systems: Why effective condensate drainage maters
A technical explainer on why correctly sized, insulated and routed condensate pipework maters as winter aproaches: poorly executed condensate dranage is a…
Quality Plumber Week 2026 round-up
APHC's Quality Plumber Week 5–11 Oct) closed with eight award wins spanning sustainability, community, training and inclusion, with Hydro Heating's David Sayer…
Low-carbon heating takes centre stage at emex 2026
emex 2026 ExCeL London, 25–26 November) returns with 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and a free CPD-acredited programme, including a HPA UK-led session "Beyond…
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Safeguarding heating systems: Why effective condensate drainage matters
. A technical explainer on why correctly sized, insulated and routed condensate pipework matters as winter approaches. Poorly executed condensate drainage is…
Quality Plumber Week 2026 round-up
. APHC's Quality Plumber Week (5–11 Oct) closed with eight award wins spanning sustainability, community, training and inclusion . Hydro Heating's David…
Low-carbon heating takes centre stage at emex 2026
. Emex 2026 (ExCeL London, 25–26 November) returns with 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and a free CPD-accredited programme, including a HPA UK-led session…
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Safeguarding heating systems: Why effective condensate drainage matters
A technical explainer on why correctly sized, insulated and routed condensate pipework matters as winter approaches — poorly executed condensate drainage is a…
Quality Plumber Week 2026 round-up
APHC's Quality Plumber Week (5–11 Oct) closed with eight award wins spanning sustainability, community, training and inclusion — Hydro Heating's David Sayer…
Low-carbon heating takes centre stage at emex 2026
emex 2026 (ExCeL London, 25–26 November) returns with 100+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors and a free CPD-accredited programme, including a HPA UK-led session…
Smart Energy Training responds to £2,000 apprentice hiring payment
From 1 October, eligible non-levy employers hiring apprentices aged 16–24 can claim a £2,000 government incentive — and Smart Energy Training says it has 200…
City Plumbing hosts National Trade Day with 5% cashback on everything
City Plumbing branches nationwide are running a one-day trade event on Thursday 8 October, offering 5% cashback on all qualifying purchases over £100, plus…
Quality Plumber Week 2026 gets underway
Quality Plumber Week 2026 runs 5–11 October with seven award categories sponsored by Resideo, BPEC, Altecnic, Instantor, Hansgrohe, Premierline and Neomitis —…
Samsung launches new training platform for heat pump installers
Samsung Climate Solutions has launched a new LMS training platform with a modular Bronze→Silver→Gold→Service Agent pathway, designed to progressively build…
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Awaab's Law Phase 2: What social housing providers need to know before November
From 30 November 2026, Awaab's Law Phase 2 expands beyond damp and mould to cover excess cold, excess heat and other HHSRS hazards — social landlords must…
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Ministerial approval for Daikin training
Energy Consumers Minister Martin McCluskey visits Daikin's Manchester training centre, praising the 300 installers already upskilled there — with all Daikin…
New platform aims to unlock more benefits for tradespeople
TradeUnited launches as a new collective-bargaining platform for verified tradespeople, with launch offers from Bosch Professional, Ledlenser, KeySafe and…
Hive platform expands device compatibility via Enode partnership
Hive's Works with Hive programme expands via an Enode partnership, letting hundreds of EV chargers, solar panels and home batteries connect to the Hive app —…
Sun glare puts van drivers at risk this autumn
Low autumn sun aligning with rush hour creates dangerous glare conditions for van drivers — dirty windscreens and the wrong sunglasses can invalidate insurance…
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JTL apprentices named among the best in the country at Apprentice of the Year 2026
Two JTL apprentices take runner-up spots in the 51st ECA Edmundson Apprentice of the Year awards — a positive signal that training quality is holding up in the…
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ICOM launches updated guide to commercial hot water system water treatment
The Industrial and Commercial Heating Equipment Association has updated its water quality guide for commercial DHW systems, covering scale, corrosion and…
Six plumbers and heating engineers make it to Screwfix semi-final — final is TODAY
Six plumbing and heating engineers — Anthony Burke, Paul Clark, Daniel Cross, Jordan Jack, Lee Davies and Nicholas McPhee — are among 26 semi-finalists…
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Entries open for the Installer Awards 2027
The Heating Installer Awards and The Plumber Awards have merged under one umbrella as the Installer Awards 2027, with entries now open until 22 December.…
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Honeywell Home evohome named Heating Product of the Year at ASCP Awards 2026
The evohome smart zoning thermostat won the top heating prize, with a 10-property pilot showing SAP uplifts of 1–3 points and measurable fuel cost savings.…
Phoenix Gas Services wins Heating Contractor of the Year at ASCP Awards
The Tunstall-based firm took the top heating contractor prize at the ASCP26 Safety & Compliance Awards, recognised for quality service delivery across social…
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Three-quarters of UK households use gas boilers — but almost 4 in 10 homes lack a carbon monoxide alarm
The latest English Housing Survey reveals 38% of English homes have no CO alarm despite 75% relying on gas boilers. Ideal Heating is using the data to push…
Ideal Heating launches nationwide darts roadshow for installers
Ideal Heating has partnered with Plumb Centre, Fernox and Wera Tools for a nationwide darts-themed roadshow (Sep–Nov) combining virtual darts, a speed boiler…
Most people don't know their consumer rights when making home improvements
TrustMark research finds two-thirds of UK homeowners get no contract before work starts, 73% wouldn't know where to go for redress — yet 87% want one trusted…
Data centre hotspots face plumber shortages
Britain's data centre boom — averaging 44 planning applications a year, triple the 2000s rate — is concentrated in London, the South East and Wales, precisely…
EDF announces seven-year service and warranty package
EDF is bundling free seven-year servicing and warranty (worth £750) with every heat pump purchase, on top of the enhanced BUS grant — EDF heat pumps now start…
Six plumbers and heating engineers make it to Screwfix semi-final
Anthony Burke, Paul Clark, Daniel Cross, Jordan Jack, Lee Davies and Nicholas McPhee are among 26 semi-finalists in Screwfix's Top Tradesperson 2026…
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Nationwide tool marking events THIS WEEK at Wickes
Wickes is giving away free SmartWater forensic marking kits across all 229 stores, pledging to mark 260,000 tools in 2026. With 9.4% of tradespeople hit by…
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Inta launches new Intafil Combi sealed system kit
Inta's patent-pending Intafil Combi combines the filling loop, pressure gauge, expansion vessel isolation and drain in one compact monoblock. Saves 15–20…
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Grant UK Training Academy partners with Colchester Institute
Grant UK supplied HVO-compatible Vortex oil boilers and a mobile Aerona 290 heat pump rig to Colchester Institute's new Multifuel and Net Zero training…
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FRÄNKISCHE launches merchant MLCP campaign
FRÄNKISCHE has rolled out nationwide point-of-sale displays at NBG and UKPS merchant branches to help counter staff explain multilayer composite pipe benefits…
Daikin introduces X Series mixed-technology heat pump
Daikin's X Series fuses air-to-air and air-to-water into a single outdoor unit handling heating, cooling, and hot water for homes up to 150m². Rolling out…
Carrier Solutions launches PartnerPlus digital rewards platform
A unified rewards-and-training portal covering Toshiba, Carrier, and Viessmann brands with tiered Silver/Gold/Platinum levels. Points redeemable for tools,…
LCL Awards announces its 2026 'Trainee of the Year'
Carly Gayle, a Baxi F-Gas engineer and former plumbing business owner, took the top prize. A great story for promoting women in the trades at a time when the…
Fernox donates £10,000 to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice
A feel-good industry note: water-treatment maker Fernox handed £10k to a Surrey hospice.
Gas Safety Compliance 2026: CP42 scope expansion
CP42 certification now covers all gas appliances — cookers, direct-fired heaters and water heaters — not just boilers, tightening commercial inspection scope…
Fernox donates £10,000 to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice
Water-treatment maker Fernox has donated £10,000 to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice, a feel-good industry gesture worth a mention.
Talon announces 40th anniversary giveaway
Pipe-clip and fixing specialist Talon is marking 40 years in business with a giveaway for installers.
Rehau wins Heat Network Supplier of the Year award
Rehau has won Heat Network Supplier of the Year, a nod to the growing district-heating supply chain.