UK News

UK: F-Gas certification body REFCOM has registered its 10,000th member as demand surges for heat pumps and other low carbon solutions.

UK: Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK) has urged the government to provide greater regulatory clarity, targeted funding and stronger policy recognition for heat-pump-driven low-carbon heat networks.

UK: OCS has announced its proposed acquisition of facilities management rival Mitie in a deal worth up to £3.1bn.

UK: Bookings are now open for the 127th Institute of Refrigeration Annual Dinner, taking place on 25 February 2027 at the Hilton London Bankside. 

UK: SLD Pumps and Power, the industrial pump and generator rental equipment supplier, has been integrated into the Carrier Rental Systems brand.

UK: Manufacturers’ group FETA has implored companies to continue prioritising lower-GWP refrigerants despite the delayed revision of Britain’s F-gas regulations.

UK: Swedish contracting group Nordic Climate is continuing to make inroads into the UK with the acquisition of Poole-based Meridian Cooling.

UK: The UK heat pump association, HPA UK, has set up a new governing body committee to steer the Association’s strategy and direction. 

UK: Two apprentices attending Glasgow Kelvin College and two from training provider Total People are amongst the six competitors who have won through to the RACHP…

UK: As the UK experiences record high temperatures this summer, there are growing reports of illegal sales of air conditioning equipment to the general public.

UK: Ian Rippin is to step down as CEO of the MCS, after more than eight years at the UK’s quality mark for small-scale renewable energy systems like heat pumps.

UK: Parts Town UK, the distributor of genuine OEM spare parts for the commercial catering and refrigeration sectors, is now stocking spare parts for Kelvion evaporators.

UK: CIBSE has updated TM59 with revised guidance for assessing and mitigating overheating risk in new homes and major residential refurbishments.

UK: During the UK’s latest record-breaking heatwave, the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called on the government to adopt a national cooling action plan.

UK: Instantor’s R-Press compression fittings are now available through branches of RSL Group Wholesalers.

UK: Birkenhead-based industrial refrigeration company SURE Solutions is the new front of shirt sponsor for local EFL division 2 football club Tranmere Rovers.

UK: Claimed to be an industry first, Ideal Heating has announced a lifetime warranty on its Logic Air heat pumps.

UK: HVAC and refrigeration has been identified as the highest-earning trade sector over the last 12 months, rising 17% on average to £428,529. 

UK: The UK government has announced a 20% increase in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant to £9,000. 

UK: Ian Carroll, deputy CEO of General HVAC Solutions UK, is to retire after 12 years in his executive leadership role.

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.