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• British Engines opens applications for its 2026 apprenticeship programme

  12-01-2026 16:15 via ewnews.co.uk
  British Engines has officially opened applications for its 2026 apprenticeship programme, offering young people across the North East the opportunity to begin a rewarding career in engineering with one of the region’s largest and longest-established apprentice employers.
  The Newcastle-based engineering group is now inviting applications for roles starting in September, as it continues its long-standing commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent.
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• DART Tool Group strengthens team after successful year

  12-01-2026 12:15 via ewnews.co.uk
  DART Tool Group, leaders in innovative universal power tool accessories, has strengthened its team with two strategic appointments following last year’s significant progress and momentum across the business.
  Preparing for an ambitious 2026, the company has welcomed Matt Cope as Business Development Manager and Evelyn Gascoyne as Marketing Manager, reinforcing its commercial and marketing capabilities at a pivotal stage in its expansion.
  Matt, with over 30 years of experience in electrical
  
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• ‘Cold snap proves heat pumps’ effectiveness’

  12-01-2026 11:33 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  As the UK experiences another spell of freezing winter weather, new data from Octopus Energy, one of the UK’s largest energy suppliers, suggests modern heat pumps are keeping homes just as warm as gas boilers – while reportedly keeping customers happier with their heating and their bills.
  A new survey of more than 1,800 UK households, carried out during the latest cold snap, reveals that people who have heat pumps installed reported higher comfort, higher overall satisfaction, and be
  
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• EDATA gains live ETIM International link to support manufacturers with product classification

  12-01-2026 10:23 via ewnews.co.uk
  The UK’s EDATA data pool has become one of only five European data pools with a live external link from within the heart of ETIM International’s online Classification Management Tool (CMT) – a link which is designed to help manufacturers adopt the ETIM standard for their products.
  Whilst EDATA is the “new kid on the block” in terms of data pools, it now takes its place alongside the pre-eminent established pools that also have a live ETIM link, including 2ba in the
  
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• Ideal Heating launches MAX Confidence initiative

  12-01-2026 10:14 via electricalcontractingnews.com
  Ideal Heating, a UK manufacturer of boilers and heat pumps, has introduced MAX Confidence, a customer support initiative for its Logic MAX and Vogue MAX boiler ranges.
  The pledge introduces a new form of manufacturer assurance. If a boiler is within warranty and Ideal Heating confirms the fault is attributable to the product, the customer will receive a repair and a 12-month warranty extension.
  This sits alongside the company’s existing service model, which includes long warranties, nation
  
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