Torbay plumber escapes jail despite illegal gas work

Mark Evans gets suspended sentence after leaving a boiler in a “potentially dangerous state”

Plumber fined for sub-standard boiler installation

Oil boiler had potential to cause carbon monoxide poisoning

APHC advises on return of plumbers to people’s homes

The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC) has participated in an online conference with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in order to provide direct feedback on the effects of COVID-19 on the plumbing and heating sector.

Liquid Gas UK urges installers to check LPG regulator replacement dates

Liquid Gas UK is urging installers to check LPG regulator replacement dates in homes, motorhomes and holiday park appliances

Dodgy energy meters: What should you do?

If you suspect that a homeowner's energy supply is at risk or have suspicions about anything you’ve seen but don’t know what to look for, keep an eye out for some of the following signs of tampering.

Stelrad sets its record for ‘days without a time lost time...

Stelrad's headquarters in Mexborough, South Yorkshire has currently exceeded 930 days, more than two and a half years, without a ‘lost time accident’

Vent Hygiene CRO cards set to close

SKILLcard has announced that the CRO cards for Vent Hygiene Specialist, Ductwork Cleaning Specialist and Kitchen Grease Extract Operative will close on 1 November...

Employer guidance for the festive season

John Thompson, CEO of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (APHC), looks at whether employers are liable for any employee indiscretions over the festive period relating to drunk driving and inappropriate conduct at company events

Plymouth plumber pleads guilty to a breach of gas safety

Gary Lynch instructed an unregistered gas engineer putting tenants lives at serious risk

WCoP to welcome Save the Children at upcoming annual lecture

The WCoP has announced the humanitarian director at Save the Children UK as a guest speaker at The Plumbers’ 39th Annual Lecture