UK News
Prizes for outstanding Adaptation papers
UK: Institute of Refrigeration president, Lisa-Jayne Cook, has presented certificates and prizes for three research papers presented by students at this week’s Adaptation 2025 conference in Manchester….
Lib Dems call to heatproof the NHS
UK: With an increasing number of heat related deaths amongst older people, the Liberal Democrat party has called on the UK government to ensure all care homes are air conditioned….
Apleona acquires Hampshire FM company Corrigenda
UK: Germany-based European integrated facilities management company Apleona has acquired Hampshire-based technical facility management company Corrigenda….
Aira heat pump advert was “misleading”
UK: A social media advert by the UK subsidiary of Swedish heat pump manufacturer has been considered misleading and banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)….
J&E Hall restructures sales team
UK: Changes to the regional sales structure at J&E Hall’s commercial refrigeration business sees senior manager Tony Twine ceding his UK-wide responsibilities to national sales manager Paul McDermott….
Government to consult on late payments
UK: The building services sector has welcomed the government’s announcement of a consultation on late, long and disputed business to business payments….
Chancellor Reeves visits Kensa heat pumps
UK: The chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, visited Truro-based ground-source heat pump manufacturer Kensa, today, on a trip to hear from Cornish businesses driving green growth….
Steve Gill to stand again for IOR president
UK: Former Institute of Refrigeration president Steve Gill is to stand again for the role having been named as one of three nominations for the position of president-elect….
BSRIA extends performance testing capability
UK: BSRIA has extended its UKAS-accredited testing capabilities to include the EN 14825:2022 standard following a comprehensive ISO 17025 audit by the UK’s National Accreditation Service….
Daikin merchant opens 4th Sustainable Home Centre
UK: Daikin has opened a further Sustainable Home Centre, its fourth in partnership with independent plumbers’ merchant James Hargreaves….