Press releases
Our press releases highlight a wide range of industry and consumer issues.
Freezing temperatures can be ripe for plumbing disasters
05/02/21
Consumer Advice, For the Public, Plumbing Disasters
Freezing temperatures can be ripe for plumbing disasters such as burst or frozen pipes.
Will supply chain issues hit manufacturers and merchants?
16/12/20
Consumer Advice, Government
Will stock run low as Brexit and coronavirus lockdowns play havoc with the supply chain?
Tips for keeping the emergency plumber from your door
15/12/20
Consumer Advice
Don't let the fat, oil and grease (FOG) from cooking, block your sink this Christmas day.
Installers can still fit and retrofit combi gas boilers
24/11/20
The government accidentally promises to outlaw gas boilers in new homes by 2023.
These are the lockdown DIY tasks you should be tackling
17/11/20
Consumer Advice, Coronavirus
The winter weather is looming, so it’s the perfect time to tackle those overdue DIY tasks.
World Toilet Day 2020
16/11/20
Manifesto
Toilets are often the butt of countless jokes, but World Toilet Day is no laughing matter.
Heating system related burns and tap water scalds rise
11/10/20
Manifesto
Figures from NHS Digital show a rise in heating system related burns and tap water scalds.
Heating system related burns and tap water scalds rise
11/10/20
Consumer Advice
Figures from NHS Digital show a rise in heating system related burns and tap water scalds.
Should you flip ‘n’ flush when using the toilet?
30/07/20
Consumer Advice, Coronavirus
The CIPHE's new campaign urges consumers to flip down the toilet seat before they flush.