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HIP Learner of the Year 2024 Grand Final Takes Place This Week!

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09/04/24  

Apprenticeships, Plumbing, Heating, Competition 

We are excited to announce there are just two days left until the eagerly anticipated Grand Final of the HIP Learner of the Year 2024 kicks off!

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Changes to Employment Rights and Statutory Pay

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08/04/24  

Law, Business 

On 6th April 2024, new legislation is coming into force that will affect employees rights to time off in relation to paternity leave and to take carers leave to provide or arrange care for a dependant with a long term care need. 

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Government must make up for lost time with an improved plan for healthier, climate resilient homes and buildings

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04/04/24  

Government, Sustainability, Environment 

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has responded to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultations, calling on government to accelerate the futureproofing and decarbonisation of our homes.

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April is Stress Awareness Month: tackle stress in the workplace with five steps in five weeks

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02/04/24  

Mental health 

This April, Britain’s bosses are being invited to follow five simple steps to prevent and reduce stress in their workplace.

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Three Emerging Heating Engineers And Plumbers Reach Semi-Final Of Screwfix Trade Apprentice

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26/03/24  

Apprenticeships, Competition 

Dylan Tonge, Ethan Wynn and Liam Paynter have secured places in the semi-final of Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024. This year’s national final will be held in May where one winner will be crowned Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2024 and receive a career-boosting trade bundle worth £10,000.

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Neurodiversity in the workplace

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15/03/24  

Business Support, Law 

The 18th - 24th March 2024 marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

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BPEC Charity supports international water aid via Aquabox

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14/03/24  

Charity 

Industry charity BPEC is supporting international water aid efforts via a donation to Aquabox, a volunteer-led charity that provides filtration units and other humanitarian aid to crisis zones around the world.

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2024 HIP Female Skills Competition: Finalists Announced!

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12/03/24  

Women, Apprenticeships, Training, Competition 

The finalists for this year’s HIP Female Skills Competition have been announced!

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SkillPLUMB 2024 – enter now!

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07/03/24  

Plumbing, Competition 

Talented student plumbers are being encouraged to enter this year’s SkillPLUMB competition. The registration window is open now and runs until 28 March. 

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