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Planning rule changes could soon remove the need for permission to install pavement-based EV charging solutions, opening up at-home charging for homes without driveways

Homeowners face tougher planning appeals rules from April as the government limits second chances and tightens what can be considered after a refusal

Oil boiler homeowners in rural and off-gas-grid areas will be eligible for a higher £9,000 heat pump grant under an expanded UK government scheme

Rogue asbestos trader altered lab results and misled homeowners into paying for unnecessary removal work, a court has heard

Neighbour dispute over garden washing line escalates after complaints about outdoor laundry spark mention of possible council involvement

Octopus Energy have launched a 300-home development in Wisbech, set to become the UK’s largest scheme offering zero energy bills for at least 10 years

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 key electrical systems such as EV chargers, batteries and smart wiring can be installed inside and around the home

England’s new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce landfill and contamination, but what happens if you toss recyclables into the general waste bin?

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