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Regulator launches nationwide inspections and bans unsafe cutting methods after silicosis deaths linked to engineered stone dust

Legal expert warns that leaving wheelie bins out for too long could escalate from neighbour nuisance into formal complaints, council enforcement and even civil claims

High street lender launches 98% mortgage for first-time buyers, but excludes parental or family support for the deposit

Insurer analysis based on UK fire service data highlights the household items most commonly linked to lithium-ion battery fires as incidents continue to rise across the UK

A former workshop building in North Devon with planning permission for three homes and a 1.5-acre yard has gone up for sale

Poor insulation on heat pump pipework is being linked to avoidable energy losses in UK homes, according to industry figures presented at a major energy conference

Retailer take-back schemes already give many UK consumers a legal, no-cost way to recycle old electronics, yet awareness remains low as Simpler Recycling reforms are changing how household waste is handled

A new report says a growing burden of taxes, levies and regulations is driving up the cost of building homes across the UK

Homeowners are being warned that a common household habit could be undermining recycling efforts, as new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce confusion and contamination across England

Homeowners may be eligible for up to £500 towards installing an EV charger, but only if they meet strict criteria and complete a defined approval process before installation begins