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- A consultation has been held by the Department of Energy and Climate Change on the EU Energy Efficiency Directive’s application of metering and billing for district heating systems.Read article
Chinese restaurant shut down over gas safety fears
Read articleA Preston-based Chinese restaurant has been shut down following an investigation by gas safety officials who branded it a ‘death trap.’
Golden Globes 2014: Matthew McConaughey wins best actor in a drama as he portrays electrician
Read articleA Texas electrician was the subject of a Golden Globe winning film at this year’s awards.
Employers plan to take on more new graduates
Read articleYoung people will be pleased to learn that employers are planning to take on more trainees and graduates this year.
Freelance trade workers reminded of tax obligations
Read articleFreelance trade workers are being urged to ensure they have a full understanding of their tax obligations.
Level 3 Plumbing Training at Able Skills
Read articleHaving done a very quick Google search for ‘Level 3 Plumbing Courses’ it became quite apparent very quickly that there doesn’t seem to be much provision available for this training option, particularly amongst private training providers. This seems to me to be a very good opportunity to promote the Level 3 Plumbing Courses that […]
New wireless ID badge helps to keep solo tradesmen safe
Read articleA new device hidden in an ID badge has offered new security to tradesmen and women that operate alone.
Scottish Water urges people to protect pipes for winter
Read articleScottish Water has warned residents to protect their pipes this winter in order to avoid them freezing or bursting if the weather gets colder.
Willenhall court case highlights value of qualified gas engineers
Read articleA Willenhall-based man has been prosecuted after the HSE found he had carried out unsafe and illegal gas works, putting householders at risk.
Access woes for gas engineers could be solved with fines for difficult tenants
Read articleSeven tenants in Loughborough have been fined after they refused to allow gas workers to enter their properties to carry out essential safety checks.
April deadline for flue gas measurement fast approaching
Read articleUK gas fitters and boiler engineers must ensure that they are aware of the new compulsory requirements for flue gas measurements which come into effect in April of this year.
Private Training Providers - Good and Bad?
Read articlePrivate training provision is becoming more and more available as adult individuals opt for this choice of achieving qualifications over the traditional Further Education College approach.

