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A company has offered to fit a new boiler for free for a couple who were struggling to afford a replacement before Christmas.

An upturn in the construction sector looks set to provide electricians with more work over the coming years.

A plumber has found job satisfaction in choosing to work in his trade rather than attend university.

A successful female plumber has shown that other women should not be put off entering a traditonally male-dominated arena.

New initiatives are being rolled out to mark the countdown to the 2014 National Apprenticeship and Skills Week, which is due to kick off in March.

Gas engineers are advised that Baxi has issued a Safety Alert regarding a boiler in conjunction with Gas Safe.

The Electrical Safety Council has confirmed the importance of gaining the relevant skills in the electrical profession, as it highlights the dangers for homeowners of using a non-qualified electrician.

A new report from the TUC has suggested that females are less likely to enter into traditionally male dominated apprenticeships, including those in the construction sector.

Harrogate Borough Council has announced a new drive to boost the number of apprenticeships in the area, as well as encouraging local firms to take on young people.

The UK’s construction industry is growing at its fastest rate since the housing boom in 2007, according to the new Markit Index.

A young apprentice will be putting his new-found construction skills to the test when he heads to the Philippines next year to help rebuild communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

A young apprentice has been picking up invaluable skills through assisting with the construction of the University of Nottingham’s new amenities building at Sutton Bonington.