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House of Lords propose amendments to protect barn owls and otters from Planning & Infrastructure Bill
Peers push for wildlife safeguards as housing and planning reforms advance
Council tax could soon be doubled — but which homes and which areas are most at risk?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering proposals that could see council tax rise 100% in a move that will hit some areas far harder than others
Men more likely to consider heat‑pump technology than women, new poll shows
Survey reveals men are more aware of, more informed about, and more likely to consider installing heat pumps than women
Couple ordered to install screening after neighbours object to ‘luxury shed’
A garden office built without permission at the end of a Monmouth garden has been approved, but only if the owners erect a two-metre willow screen to protect their neighbours’ privacy
Over 300,000 homes could be at risk under Rachel Reeves 'Mansion Tax' plan
Homes valued above £1.5 million may face a 'Mansion Tax', affecting new annual or capital gains charges as the Treasury prepares the November Budget
The UK cities most at risk from leaky gutters this autumn have been revealed
As wetter weather returns, new findings highlight where homeowners are most likely to face costly water damage
Government defends 1.5 million homes target, despite OBR warnings
The Government insists its 1.5 million homes goal is achievable despite OBR forecasts predicting a 200,000 shortfall
Lidl’s new 6-blade stove fan is here just in time for winter — and it’s only £29.99
Keep warm for less this winter with Lidl’s latest middle aisle must-have – a clever, self-powered stove fan that could rival the best stove fans on the market
