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London housebuilding 94% below target as sector is said to have 'collapsed'
Industry figures and developers warn London housing delivery has fallen dramatically short of need, with starts reported at just 5,891 in 2025
New UK wiring rules affect where you can install electrical systems in or around your home
New UK wiring rules affect where key electrical systems such as EV chargers, batteries and smart wiring can be installed inside and around the home
Can you be fined for putting recycling in your general waste bin?
England’s new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce landfill and contamination, but what happens if you toss recyclables into the general waste bin?
Mary Berry's garden pest tips for April that use kitchen leftovers as natural deterrents
Simple kitchen leftovers can be used as natural deterrents for common garden pests this April, as part of Mary Berry garden pest tips for low-chemical, seasonal gardening
Home battery systems banned from lofts under new wiring rules
New UK wiring regulations published by the IET and BSI restrict where home battery systems can be installed, ruling out lofts and other higher-risk areas
The councils that are exempt from new recycling rules until 2040 (and later)
While most councils prepare for England’s biggest recycling overhaul in decades, a growing list of authorities have secured exemptions allowing them to delay new food waste rules until as late as 2043
As planning permission application costs rise, could getting pre-application advice save you money?
Planning consultants say early pre-application advice could help homeowners avoid costly planning mistakes, but others warn it is no guarantee of success
Why compostable coffee pods can’t go in food waste bins under new recycling rules
Government guidance under Simpler Recycling confirms that compostable coffee pods are not accepted in household food waste collections across England
