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Lidl to become first UK supermarket to sell ‘plug‑and‑play’ solar panels
Lidl to sell plug‑in solar panels as government confirms they are working with the retailer so the cheap energy source can hit UK shops "within months"
How to get two free tickets to the Glasgow Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Get two free tickets to the Glasgow Homebuilding & Renovating Show
All new homes to require heat pumps and solar panels by 2028 after Future Homes Standard is delayed
From 2028, every new home in England must cut carbon with low‑carbon heating and rooftop solar, while the government expands clean energy options for households
The Government’s new ‘build here, not there’ rule — is your land on the 'approved' list?”
England’s Land Use Framework introduces a national map to guide planning permission for new houses, but environmental protections could limit where you can build
Households predicted to face one of the highest energy bill hikes in years as July Cap may reach £2,000
Analysts warn the next price cap could push average annual energy bills close to £2,000, sharply up from current levels
Octopus claims heat pumps are £200 cheaper than gas boilers, but is it true?
Octopus Energy claims heat pumps are now cheaper to run than gas boilers, but real-world data suggests the picture is more complex
Retired couple who replaced hedge with £4,500 fence told it must be removed
A Bolton couple with arthritis have been told to remove a fence they put up after being unable to maintain an overgrown hedge
Amazon Alexa+ promises easier control of your smart home than ever before
Amazon Alexa+ is the next-generation voice assistant designed to make managing smart homes easier, more intuitive, and more connected than ever
