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Council’s £70k error stayed hidden for years, until one man refused to back down
By Joseph Mullane published
A Godalming resident’s six-year battle with Waverley Borough Council over a misapplied £70,000 planning charge has laid bare a culture of bureaucratic inflexibility and institutional delay

Manchester to become UK’s heat pump capital with historic five-year agreement
By Joseph Mullane published
Manchester are leading the way on low-carbon heating with plans for 64,000 heat pump installations by 2030

Hosepipe bans begin with fines of up to £1,000 — and more could follow soon
By Joseph Mullane published
With South East Water, Yorkshire Water and Thames Water enforcing hosepipe bans millions of households face restrictions and fines as the UK endures one of its driest years in over a century

Are mortgage rates going down? July sees major cuts as lenders compete for your business
By Joseph Mullane last updated
UK mortgage rates are tumbling as lenders ramp up competition ahead of an anticipated Bank of England base rate cut in August

Balcony solar panels are now on sale on Amazon — and they’re cheaper than you’d think
By Joseph Mullane published
DIY-friendly solar kits now start under £65

Councillors shouldn't be able to veto approved self build sites, new report says
By Joseph Mullane published
No more death by committee? Why Tier A Classification could be a gamechanger for self-builders

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How indoor solar panels could power the next generation of smart devices
By Joseph Mullane published
New indoor solar panel technology could offer a potential power source for low-energy devices using everyday indoor lighting
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