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  • Awaab’s Law Phase 2: What Social Housing Providers Need to Know Before November 2026

    30th September 2026

    Awaab's Law November 2026 - How smart heating controls support compliance

    Learn what Awaab’s Law Phase 2 means for housing associations, local authorities, specifiers and installers from November 2026, and how smart heating controls can support healthier homes.

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  • Drayton Shortlisted for Prestigious H&V News Awards 2026

    29th September 2026

    Drayton Shortlisted for H&V News Awards 2026 - Domestic Heating Components and Peripherals

    Drayton has been shortlisted in the Domestic Heating Product of the Year – Components and Peripherals category at the 2026 H&V News Awards. Read more here!

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  • Digistat Just Got an Accessibility-boosting Upgrade to Benefit UK Housing Associations

    2nd September 2026

    Digistat now supports Punjabi Gurmukhi in its Bluetooth-connected local app control to benefit more UK users. Discover its other accessibility features here.

    Digistat - the go-to thermostat for social housing - now supports Punjabi Gurmukhi in its Bluetooth-connected local app control, benefiting even more users across the UK. Discover its other accessibility features in this article.

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  • UK Electricity VAT Cut 2026: An Opportunity for Heating Installers

    1st September 2026

    The rising cost of living prompts UK government to cut VAT from electricity bills from October 2026 - Drayton details what heating installers need to know

    The government’s electricity VAT cut takes effect from October 2026. See what it means for installers, homeowners and the growing demand for more efficient heating and energy electrification.

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  • Our Upgraded Smart Radiator Thermostat Expands the Wiser 2nd Generation Range

    27th August 2026

    Wiser's smart radiator thermostat installed on a radiator valve

    We’ve strengthened our growing Wiser 2nd Generation smart home ecosystem with the launch of the new and improved Wiser 2nd Generation Radiator Thermostat, delivering quieter operation, improved compatibility and an enhanced user experience for installers and homeowners alike.

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  • Drayton Brings Technical Training and Expertise to Centre Stage at InstallerSHOW 2026

    10th June 2026

    Drayton at InstallerSHOW 2026

    Visit Drayton at InstallerSHOW 2026 for hands-on training, product demos and installer rewards. Boost your knowledge and improve installs on stand 5B52.

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  • Control Packs: Simplify Specification, Installation & Handover

    10th June 2026

    PBTE114 - Complete New Build Heating Control Pack by Drayton

    Discover how control packs help installers speed up installs, meet Part L and reduce call-backs with simple, compliant heating control solutions.

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  • Wiser 7.5.0 Update: Matter Bridge Now Available on 2nd Gen Hubs

    19th May 2026

    Wiser 2nd Generation Smart Heating Hub installed next to a boiler, with an installer setting up the smart heating app

    Discover how Wiser’s latest update adds Matter bridge functionality to 2nd Gen hubs - enabling seamless smart home integration and flexible installs.

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  • £9,000 Heat Pump Grants Give New Momentum for Oil Heated Homes

    28th April 2026

    £9,000 heat pump grants for oil-fueled homes 2026

    Heat pump grants for oil and LPG homes have increased to £9,000. Find out what the Boiler Upgrade Scheme changes mean for installers working in off gas areas.

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  • The Leaf – Issue 20 – Earth Day Bumper Special & How to Brace for Rising Energy Costs the Greener Way

    22nd April 2026

    The Leaf - Earth Day Special - Drayton's Sustainability Blog - April 2026

    Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with our latest sustainability news, fresh smart heating tips and practical ways to brace for rising energy costs the greener way.

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  • Research Shows TRVs Help Heat Pump Systems Save Up To 8% Energy

    15th April 2026

    How TRVs Save Energy in Air Source Heat Pump Systems - The Research from BEAMA and Salford University

    BEAMA and Salford research confirms TRVs can reduce air source heat pump heating energy by 6–8%, improving zone control without harming efficiency.

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  • How Installers Can Strike Gold with Drayton’s Golden Ticket Giveaway!

    14th April 2026

    Drayton Greggs Voucher Golden Ticket Giveaway 2026

    UK installers can strike gold with Drayton’s Golden Ticket Giveaway. Find a ticket in selected motorised valve boxes and win £50 in Greggs vouchers!

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