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Plug-in solar panels to be legalised for the first time in the UK — despite safety concerns
The UK government says it is overturning the ban on plug-in solar panels in response to the Middle East crisis, meaning they will soon be able to be installed in homes as a quick, cheap and easy energy solution
Weekly food waste bins coming to every home in England by end of March
Government says reforms will end the recycling ‘postcode lottery’ and standardise waste collections nationwide
£50m oil heating safety net launched for low income rural homeowners left in the cold
The government has today announced immediate support to help low income families struggling with surging oil heating costs
Wales becomes first in UK to require renewable electricity generation on all new homes
New building regulations will make renewable electricity systems a standard feature in Welsh homes, positioning Wales as a UK leader in low-carbon housing
Spray foam scandal: Government rejects calls to offer financial support for faulty installations
Homeowners with problematic spray foam insulation are left to rely on installers or guarantees after the government confirms no financial support is available
TV presenter Laura Hamilton creates a 'dramatic' satin black dining room makeover for under £1,000
The A Place In The Sun presenter revamped her dated 1980s dining room with satin black walls, painted floors and grey wallpaper – achieving a bold, moody look on a budget
Do you live on one of Britain’s 10 most expensive streets outside London?
New research reveals where the UK’s highest house prices outside the capital can be found, with multi-million-pound homes on some of the country’s most exclusive roads
Homeowners risk fines as recycling rules change this month – these items can no longer go in your bin
A recycling rule update taking effect at the end of March 2026 means you will no longer be able to recycle certain household items. Here’s what you need to know before the change
