Law could help protect tools from theft Law could help protect tools from theft

Ray Stafford, founder of Van Watch, a cross - industry, notfor - profit organisation which campaigns against tool crime, welcomes the initiative. “Disrupting the business model of tool crime is a critical step forward, and we welcome both Greg’s bill and the Police Minister’s commitment to provide police manpower to enforce it. We call upon Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables to ensure that the Minister’s words are backed by action.”

Ray Stafford, founder of Van Watch, a cross - industry, notfor - profit organisation which campaigns against tool crime, welcomes the initiative. “Disrupting the business model of tool crime is a critical step forward, and we welcome both Greg’s bill and the Police Minister’s commitment to provide police manpower to enforce it. We call upon Police and Crime Commissioners and Chief Constables to ensure that the Minister’s words are backed by action.” expressed satisfaction. expressed satisfaction.

The government is consulting on new law that could see the widespread deployment of technology aimed at making it harder for thieves to sell stolen tools and equipment.

The government is consulting on new law that could see the widespread deployment of technology aimed at making it harder for thieves to sell stolen tools and equipment.

Home Office is consulting on using the bill to make forensic marking of expensive power tools a universal requirement.

Home Office is consulting on using the bill to make forensic marking of expensive power tools a universal requirement.

The survey also suggests that individuals inheriting homes with heat pumps would benefit from more information on how to use their systems, as many had limited awareness of heat pumps before moving in.

The survey also suggests that individuals inheriting homes with heat pumps would benefit from more information on how to use their systems, as many had limited awareness of heat pumps before moving in.

Parent company of Mira Showers, Kohler Mira, has announced the acquisition of Recoup Energy Solutions, a specialist in waste water heat recovery products. Building on Mira’s expertise in showering, the acquisition will expand its offering in a market which is set to grow as consumers look at different ways to reduce rising energy costs and new build developers look to meet the requirements of the Future Homes Standard.

Parent company of Mira Showers, Kohler Mira, has announced the acquisition of Recoup Energy Solutions, a specialist in waste water heat recovery products.

Building on Mira’s expertise in showering, the acquisition will expand its offering in a market which is set to grow as consumers look at different ways to reduce rising energy costs and new build developers look to meet the requirements of the Future Homes Standard.

Based in Norfolk, Recoup has over 10 years experience of supplying waste water heat recovery systems for domestic and commercial buildings.

Based in Norfolk, Recoup has over 10 years experience of supplying waste water heat recovery systems for domestic and commercial buildings.

The Equipment Theft (Prevention)

Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is expected to be signed into law later this year.

The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is expected to be signed into law later this year. Backed by Greg Smith MP, the bill requires certain security features for frequently stolen equipment. The

Backed by Greg Smith MP, the bill requires certain security features for frequently stolen equipment. The celebrate 90 years of manufacturing in the UK, Leisure Sinks is running an anniversary competition to win a fantastic day out at Goodwood Revival – the annual historic motor race meeting.

Manufacturers and resellers of high value tools will need to ensure that their products are marked, registered and traceable if stolen, making it harder for thieves to sell stolen tools, and helping to reunite them with their owners. Forensic marking also helps police with prosecutions and increases convictions.

Manufacturers and resellers of high value tools will need to ensure that their products are marked, registered and traceable if stolen, making it harder for thieves to sell stolen tools, and helping to reunite them with their owners. Forensic marking also helps police with prosecutions and increases convictions.

New analysis of police force data from Direct Line for Business has found that 35,098 tool thefts were reported to the police in 2022 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marking a 13% increase in reported cases in 2021. This equates to a tool being stolen once every 15 minutes on average, up from once every 17 minutes the previous year.

New analysis of police force data from Direct Line for Business has found that 35,098 tool thefts were reported to the police in 2022 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marking a 13% increase in reported cases in 2021. This equates to a tool being stolen once every 15 minutes on average, up from once every 17 minutes the previous year.

The trade is invited to contribute to the consultation, which closes on 13 July. Use the link below to access the government portal.

To celebrate 90 years of manufacturing in the UK, Leisure Sinks is running an anniversary competition to win a fantastic day out at Goodwood Revival – the annual historic motor race meeting.

Installers are invited to enter the competition for a chance to win one of three pairs of VIP hospitality passes to the Goodwood Mess on ‘Super Sunday’ (10th September 2023). Goodwood Revival, which also celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, treats VIP hospitality pass holders with access to the best racing action, magnificent air displays and a host of offtrack activities, plus food and unlimited drinks.

Installers are invited to enter the competition for a chance to win one of three pairs of VIP hospitality passes to the Goodwood Mess on ‘Super Sunday’ (10th September 2023). Goodwood Revival, which also celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, treats VIP hospitality pass holders with access to the best racing action, magnificent air displays and a host of offtrack activities, plus food and unlimited drinks.

The lucky winners will be announced in August. To enter the competition, simply use the online reader link below.

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The trade is invited to contribute the consultation, closes on 13 July. Use the link below to access the government portal.

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The lucky winners will be announced in August. To enter the competition, simply use the online reader link below.

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British Gas makes heat pump pledge to consumers

British Gas makes heat pump pledge to consumers

With the aim of addressing a key barrier to heat pump uptake, British Gas has announced its new ‘Warm Home Promise’, guaranteeing customers their money back if a heat pump does not warm their home as effectively as a traditional gas boiler. The pledge is designed to offer some reassurance to those householders who may be hesitant about making the switch to the low carbon heating technology and forms part of wider initiatives to help drive heat pump uptake in the UK and support consumers in the transition to greener heating solutions. The new heat pump offer includes:

With the aim of addressing a key barrier to heat pump uptake, British Gas has announced its new ‘Warm Home Promise’, guaranteeing customers their money back if a heat pump does not warm their home as effectively as a traditional gas boiler. The pledge is designed to offer some reassurance to those householders who may be hesitant about making the switch to the low carbon heating technology and forms part of wider initiatives to help drive heat pump uptake in the UK and support consumers in the transition to greener heating solutions. The new heat pump offer includes:

• Five year guarantee – British Gas heat pumps come with a fiveyear guarantee and a free service before the winter to make sure the heat pump is in working order.

• Five year guarantee – British Gas heat pumps come with a fiveyear guarantee and a free service before the winter to make sure the heat pump is in working order.

• Lowest cost install – The company says it will match the price of any other company for an MCS credited install.

• Lowest cost install – The company says it will match the price of any other company for an MCS credited install.

• Efficient heating solution – If a heat pump can’t heat a home effectively on the coldest days, British Gas will suggest a different carbon - saving option. Also, if the heat pump doesn’t heat the property to the agreed temperature, then it will give money back.

• Efficient heating solution – If a heat pump can’t heat a home effectively on the coldest days, British Gas will suggest a different carbon - saving option. Also, if the heat pump doesn’t heat the property to the agreed temperature, then it will give money back.