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Future Homes Standard risks overlooking biggest household energy use, warns WWHR sector

Showersave

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.

 

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Busting the myths about submitting a Self Assessment tax return

understanding tax

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:

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Viessmann Climate Solutions to launch new residential air source heat pump at InstallerSHOW 2026

viessmann

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.

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There have been some fundamental changes to employment law which will impact on employees and businesses alike.

lawexpress

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. 

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New Smart Control from Baxi Simplifies Wireless Installation for Installers

baxi

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.

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2026 Salary Survey highlights continued salary growth for professionally registered engineers and technicians

Engineering Council

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.

 

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Baxi and Primary Engineer deliver STEM lessons to nearly 1,400 pupils

Baxi

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.

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Heat network designers prioritise flexibility as REHAU reports shift in product demand

Baxi

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.

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Instantor Recognised by Ecovadis for Sustainability Performance

Instantor

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

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