Plumbing and heating contractors categorised as Key Workers

The government has classified plumbing and heating workers as ‘Key Workers’, making children of these trades prioritised for education provision.

Government ignores overwhelming opposition and ends renewable Feed-in Tariff pre-accreditation


Renewables and solar are about giving power to the people, this is going in the opposite direction, warns the Solar Trade Association.

The Green Deal is scrapped

No more funding for scheme hailed as “transformational” at 2013 launch.

Worcester Bosch presents hydrogen-ready boiler

MPs have been shown Worcester Bosch’s new ‘clean gas development lab’ and saw at first hand the company’s first hydrogen-ready boiler

Plastic pipes dominating new build

Data shows use is now up 60%.

Baxi 800 range ready for September launch

Baxi has unveiled its new 800 range of boilers ahead of a full release next month, on September 2nd

Skills shortage biggest concern in plumbing sector

but professionals would still recommend it as a career.

Xylem warns of hidden costs around sewer adoption

Xylem is urging housebuilders and developers to further analyse the Sewers for Adoption process

Flamco unveils greener generation of products

Flamco unveiled its Flexcon Premium range of expansion vessels during a launch event at London’s Shard building this week

Transit tops insurer list of popular vans for builders

The Van Insurer has crunched its quote data from the last 12 months to find the most popular vans amongst those looking for insurance cover