UK News
BUS boost for households on heating oil
UK: The UK government has announced a 20% increase in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to £9,000. …
Ian Carroll retires from General
UK: Ian Carroll, deputy CEO of General HVAC Solutions UK, is to retire after 12 years in his executive leadership role….
CCC backs more support for heat pumps
UK: The UK government’s Climate Change Committee claims a more ambitious plan is needed to electrify key parts of the UK economy, including further action to reduce electricity costs. …
Year-long trial proves electric TRU reliability
UK: Following a year-long trial of Sunswap’s Endurance solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration unit by the TIP Group, the trailer and truck hire company has recorded a 100% uptime….
Nordic Climate buys K4S
UK: Following its acquisition of long-established UK contractor Lightfoot International, the Swedish Nordic Climate Group has now announced the purchase of south-west-based K4 Services….
The heat is on for WorldSkills competitors
UK: This year’s RACHP WorldSkills UK competition for apprentices will see 18 competitors battling it out at next week’s InstallerShow at the NEC, Birmingham….
Offering simplified MCS umbrella scheme
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with Alto Energy, an Oxfordshire-based supplier and installer, to help heating engineers with a simplified MCS umbrella scheme….
National warns of illegal R1234yf
UK: National Refrigerants has warned of unlicensed R1234yf being imported to the UK in illegal cylinders….
UK heat pump installs down in Q1
UK: The total number of retrofit heat pump installations in the UK was down 18% in Q1 2026, compared to the previous…
Star pays tribute to former MD and founder
UK: Star Refrigeration has paid tribute to co-founder Anthony Brown who died on June 2, aged 91….