UK News
WorldSkills 2026 set to play bigger role
UK: With entries open for this year’s WorldSkills, the Building Engineering Services Association claims this year’s competition will be more important than ever in attracting young talent to the industry….
Carrier continues touring car sponsorship
UK: Carrier is to continue its sponsorship of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season….
BUS applications down in January
UK: Latest government figures show that the 3,264 applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in January was down 11% on January 2025….
MPs to examine climate impact of data centres
UK: MPs have launched an inquiry into the environmental impacts of data centres in the UK, with energy secretary Ed Miliband claiming that their future energy demand “remains inherently uncertain”….
FEM brings back Gram Professional
UK: Glasgow-based refrigeration supplier Foodservice Equipment Marketing is to offer Gram Professional in the UK….
Call for vigilance after police swoop on CSCS cheats
UK: The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has called for renewed vigilance after last week’s police swoop on a suspected fraudulent construction skills test centre….
MCS moves to improve service
UK: In preparation for its redeveloped installer scheme, the MCS is promising to make certification simpler and more rewarding for installers, while reforming consumer protection in the industry. …
IOR names two new fellows
UK: Andrew Channon of Plymouth-based ChanniCool Training Services, and Richard Lawton of Cambridge Refrigeration Technology have been recognised as fellows of the Institute of Refrigeration….
IOR to launch a Skills Alliance
UK: The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) is to launch of a new collaborative forum to ensure training provision is aligned with real industry needs….
Judith Evans wins J&E Hall Gold
UK: Judith Evans of Refrigeration Developments and Testing and London South Bank University has been recognised for her contributions to the industry with the J&E Hall International Gold Medal….