August earnings rise despite holiday season

Earnings for plumbing contractors continued to increase in August despite the holiday season

Screwfix Live returns for 2021 virtual event next week

Screwfix has announced the return of its annual Screwfix LIVE event, taking place virtually between 27th September – 1st October

Days left to apply for apprenticeship grants

A government scheme giving small businesses £3,000 cash grants to take on an apprentice is set to come to an end this Thursday, 30th September

Checkatrade launches new guarantee

Checkatrade has launched a new guarantee which offers homeowners up to £1,000 if their job doesn’t go to plan

Baxi’s Winter Warmer cashback scheme returns

Baxi is bringing back its cashback promotion to give installers the chance to earn extra cash during the winter months

HomeServe acquires APG Domestic Services

HomeServe has continued its expansion in the domestic gas boiler service and support market with the acquisition of Preston-based company APG Domestic Services

Government to offer £5,000 towards new heat pumps

A new £450 million ‘Boiler Upgrade Scheme’ has been announced by government as part of its long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy

BIKBBI urges industry to fix environmental impact of appliances

A survey conducted this month by the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BIKBBI) has concluded that installers are unclear who is responsible for safely disposing of environmentally harmful appliances

Repairing vs recycling: When appliances reach the end of their lifecycle

A survey from Triton Showers has revealed that homeowners expect showers to work for over eight years, longer than any other household appliance.

Max Viessmann to speak at climate action forum at COP26

Max Viessmann of Viessmann Climate Solutions will be speaking at the upcoming Sustainable Innovation Forum 2021 being held at the UN Climate Change Conference UK 2021.