A new Which? report has called for the next government to radically re-think its energy efficiency strategy to help millions of consumers ensure their homes are better insulated. With energy bills consistently one of the top financial worries for consumers,…
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£25 million fund released for off grid central heating installations
Cold homes can now apply for a share of a £25 million Central Heating Fund, the Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has announced. The money is expected to help up to 8,000 fuel-poor homes living off the gas…
Green Deal Home Improvement Fund set for third release
More people will enjoy a warmer home for less thanks to the third release from the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) worth up to £70 million. From midday, March 16, the popular scheme will open to new applications for…
Ed Davey: Doctors to offer ‘boilers on prescription’
Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey has announced that doctors will be invited to prescribe boilers, insulation and double-glazing to patients they judge to be ill as a result of a cold home due to fuel poverty. Announcing at…
Wolseley acquires majority stake in BathEmpire.com
Heating and plumbing giant Wolseley has acquired a majority stake in online bathroom retailer BathEmpire.com for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition aims to strengthen Wolseley’s position in the UK online market and provide a platform for further growth. Wolseley chief…
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