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While the main focus of the budget for homeowners was energy bill relief and first time buyer help, other measures proposed could impact house building

Financial help to install clean energy moves a step closer with confirmation of the first finance companies and high street lenders to sign up to the scheme

Cross-pavement EV charger planning approval will no longer be required making at-home charging cheaper and easier for far more of the UK population

As energy companies chase after the growing air-con market, Octopus has revealed its new Cosy Cooler that will be available in 2027 – but there's a catch

It is hoped the pilot scheme run in partnership with Flood Re will improve flood resilience, reduce insurance premiums and make homes easier to sell

In a major industry overhaul, new measures will be put in place to prevent price hikes and unfair practices impacting those heating their homes with oil

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers financial assistance of up to £9,000 towards heat pump costs, could be reduced when Labour reveals its October budget

The Government has announced the latest round of heat network schemes and upgrades designed to help lower energy bills for homeowners

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