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Future Homes Standard risks overlooking biggest household energy use, warns WWHR sector
19/05/26
Industrial Associate, Water efficiency, Low carbon energy, Building Regulations
As the Future Homes Standard (FHS) moves into its final policy stage before implementation, the Waste Water Heat Recovery (WWHR) sector, led by Showersave and Recoup, has identified that the framework may limit opportunities for reducing domestic hot water (DHW) demand – despite hot water accounting for one of the largest energy demands in the homes of the future.
Busting the myths about submitting a Self Assessment tax return
19/05/26
Business Support, Government, Professional advice, Self-employed
Every year, millions of people in the UK file a Self Assessment tax return.
Yet there are misunderstandings about Self Assessment tax which remain widespread.
These myths can lead to missed deadlines, unexpected penalties, or people failing to claim money they are entitled to.
To help clear things up and give you a better understanding of Self Assessment, HMRC has provided the facts to bust common myths about Self Assessment:
Viessmann Climate Solutions to launch new residential air source heat pump at InstallerSHOW 2026
18/05/26
Industrial Associate, Events, Low carbon energy, Heat pumps
Telford, UK, May 14th, 2026 - Viessmann Climate Solutions, part of Carrier Global Corporation, will unveil a new residential air source heat pump at InstallerSHOW 2026.
Visitors and media are invited to the Viessmann stand 5D20 for the official product launch presentation on June 23rd at 1pm.
There have been some fundamental changes to employment law which will impact on employees and businesses alike.
13/05/26
Business Support, Membership Benefits, Law
Here we are concentrating on one such change – the reduction in the qualification period for unfair dismissal claims and the impact this will have for those employees being hired now.
New Smart Control from Baxi Simplifies Wireless Installation for Installers
12/05/26
Industrial Associate, Heating, Product
To give installers and their customers maximum choice flexibility, Baxi is introducing a new range of wireless controls compatible with its air source heat pumps, boilers and cylinders.
2026 Salary Survey highlights continued salary growth for professionally registered engineers and technicians
11/05/26
Engineering, Education, Professionalism, Code of Professional Standard
The Engineering Council is pleased to partner with The Engineer on its annual Salary Survey, which has been published today. It reveals that professionally registered engineers and technicians continue to command significantly higher salaries than their non-registered peers.
Baxi and Primary Engineer deliver STEM lessons to nearly 1,400 pupils
08/05/26
Industrial Associate, Education, Diversity and Inclusion
Baxi volunteers have helped nearly 1,400 primary school pupils build working engineering projects as part of the company’s fifth year supporting children’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning through Primary Engineer.
Heat network designers prioritise flexibility as REHAU reports shift in product demand
07/05/26
Industrial Associate, Sustainability, Low carbon energy, Heating
New sales data from REHAU reveals a move towards flexible district heating design, with its CLIP-FLEX shroud increasing its share of REHAU shroud sales from 40% to over 75% in the UK over the course of 2025. The figures indicate that designers and installers are increasingly favouring adaptable, sustainable solutions as the UK accelerates its transition to low-carbon heat networks.
Instantor Recognised by Ecovadis for Sustainability Performance
06/05/26
Industrial Associate, Sustainability, Business, Environment
Market leaders in press solutions, Instantor has earned a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments. The overall score of 68/100 places Instantor in the top 35 per cent of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally1.