January 2014

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  1. European skills gap damaging trades, report finds

    European skills gap damaging trades, report finds

    Skills shortages are leading to recruitment problems across Europe, a new report has found, and young people are struggling in the jobs market as they lack the right skills.

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  2. Cheshire households offered gas safety check reminder

    Cheshire households offered gas safety check reminder

    Cheshire householders are being reminded of the importance of a regular gas safety check, which could have the potential to save their lives.

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  3. Manchester MP welcomes tech-levels

    Manchester MP welcomes tech-levels

    A Manchester MP has welcomed the roll out of new tech-levels, which he believes will boost vocational training in the UK.

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  4. Eco gas boiler campaign leads to gas fitting jobs surge in Winchester

    Eco gas boiler campaign leads to gas fitting jobs surge in Winchester

    Ffollowing a recent eco gas boiler campaign, there is expected to be a surge of boiler fitting jobs in Winchester.

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  5. MP takes on landlords re electrical safety

    MP takes on landlords re electrical safety

    One MP’s attempts to change the law regarding electrical standards in private rented accommodation could lead to more job opportunities for electrical tradesmen.

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  6. Report highlights heating usage and suggests alternatives

    Report highlights heating usage and suggests alternatives

    A new report has highlighted the cost savings that could be made through switching to renewable energy sources.

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  7. CO-Gas Safety charity awards school recognition for gas safety

    CO-Gas Safety charity awards school recognition for gas safety

    Schools across the UK are trying to highlight the dangers of leaky gas appliances through a new competition.

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  8. BMF launches specialist plumbing and heating sector

    BMF launches specialist plumbing and heating sector

    The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has created a specialist plumbing and heating sector and have taken on a new chairman to oversee it.

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  9. Landlord risks lives by allowing unregistered gas fitter to install leaky boiler

    Landlord risks lives by allowing unregistered gas fitter to install leaky boiler

    A landlord employed an unregistered gas fitter to install a boiler in a property he owned in Luton, putting the lives of his tenants at risk.

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  10. Plumbing sector failing to make most of social media, report finds

    Plumbing sector failing to make most of social media, report finds

    New research has shown that plumbers are failing to make the most of social media when it comes to interacting with customers online.

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  11. Housing revamp scheme to give trainee electricians and plumbers a chance

    Housing revamp scheme to give trainee electricians and plumbers a chance

    Upgrades to thousands of council houses in Leicestershire have provided opportunities for trainee electricians and plumbers.

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  12. Insurance policies don't always cover plumbing problems, homeowners warned

    Insurance policies don't always cover plumbing problems, homeowners warned

    Checking you know exactly what your home insurance policy covers in terms of gas boiler issues or plumbing issues, is essential, says the Association of British Insurers.

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