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A round-up of all the latest news, developments and announcements from SNIPEF Members, apprentices and events.

Employment Rights Act – what do you need to know?

The Employment Rights Act What has changed and what does it mean for you? 18 February […]

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A night to remember: charity ball raises over £15,000 for CHAS

The Glasgow and West of Scotland Plumbing Employers’ Association Annual Charity Ball returned in style on […]

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in 2026: what sole traders need to know and do

With the 2026 self-assessment tax return deadline now passed, the transition to Making Tax Digital for […]

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SkillPLUMB 2026 – entries now open 

Talented student plumbers are being encouraged to enter this year’s SkillPLUMB competition. The registration window is […]

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SNIPEF warns against relying on a late surge in heat pump installations

Following the Climate Change Committee’s warning that Scotland’s plans rely too heavily on a late surge […]

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Business resilience under pressure as margins tighten across plumbing and heating profession

 Q4 State of Trade shows modest improvement in activity and confidence, but profitability continues to deteriorate […]

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Supporting SNIPEF Members through technical inspections

As part of SNIPEF membership, all member businesses receive a Technical Support Inspection every three years. […]

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Warm Homes Plan must prioritise skills to match Government ambitions, warns SNIPEF

SNIPEF welcomes ambition of the Warm Homes Plan but warns delivery risks repeating past insulation failures […]

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File your Self Assessment tax return before the deadline to avoid a penalty

HMRC is urging taxpayers to file their 2024 to 2025 tax return today and not wait […]

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