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Magnet Trade's analysis reveals a startling £700K lifetime difference in earnings between self-employed male and female tradespeople in the UK. As demand for trades grows, closing the gender pay gap is imperative

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Gender pay gap: £700k lifetime difference

Magnet Trade's analysis reveals a startling £700K lifetime difference in earnings between self-employed male and female tradespeople in the UK. As demand for trades grows, closing the gender pay gap is imperative
2 min read
Get ready to step into the shoes of Gavin McMullen, Trainer and Assessor at Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd, as we take you through a day in his professional life, offering insights into the heating industry's dynamic world and the challenges and rewards it brings.

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A Day in the Life… Grant Engineering’s Gavin McMullen 

Get ready to step into the shoes of Gavin McMullen, Trainer and Assessor at Grant Engineering (UK) Ltd, as we take you through a day in his professional life, offering insights into the heating industry's dynamic world and the challenges and rewards it brings.
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Low carbon heating project regenerates former mining area 

Vattenfall's district heat network aims to provide low-carbon heating to revive former mining areas in Midlothian, including using heat from mines, reducing emissions, and supporting regional regeneration.
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Clade Engineering celebrates B Corp Certification

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Revamping ESOS: addressing limitations

ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is spotlighted with a new story that challenges its one-size-fits-all approach. The scheme, aimed at boosting energy efficiency, faces criticism for its rigidity. 
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Flexible energy demand is critical, both for this winter and for net zero

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Call for Government to protect energy efficient public

The Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) is pushing for essential minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for homes. These standards would reduce energy bills, enhance energy security, and improve comfort for households.
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The Great British Insulation Scheme launches

The UK government has launched the £1 billion Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) to improve energy efficiency in homes and lower energy bills.
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Discover cost-saving energy tips for you to pass on to your customers. This article shares expert advice from Screwfix Top Tradesperson finalists on controlling energy use, addressing power-draining devices, optimising heating systems, and switching to efficient LED lighting.

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Help slash your customers’ energy bills

Discover cost-saving energy tips for you to pass on to your customers. This article shares expert advice from Screwfix Top Tradesperson finalists on controlling energy use, addressing power-draining devices, optimising heating systems, and switching to efficient LED lighting.
6 min read
The UK is paving the way for a sustainable future with its first-ever low carbon heating technician apprenticeship, supported by government funding.

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UK first-ever heat pump apprenticeship

The UK is paving the way for a sustainable future with its first-ever low carbon heating technician apprenticeship, supported by government funding.
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