Heating the home for as little as possible has never been so important and checking the front door insulation or making small tweaks in the bathroom can be crucial to reduce costs. Energy expert and CEO at Utility Bidder Chris Shaw shared five ways homeowners can heat their homes for longer this winter while keeping […]
Category Archives: News
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As the United Nations develops a post-2020 global biodiversity framework for the Convention on Biological Diversity, attention is focusing on how new goals and targets for ecosystem conservation might serve its vision of ‘living in harmony with nature’ Read the entire journal by nature.com here.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has proposed several new updates to Approved Document B, including recommendations to mandate sprinklers in care homes and second staircases for new tower blocks over 30m in height. The Government is inviting responses to the consultation which is open until 17 March 2023 – responses can be […]
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An RSPB study has revealed that farmland bird populations thrive under higher-tier agri-environment management systems when farmers devote at least 10% of their land to wildlife-friendly practices. The study, which was funded by Natural England and backed by leading bird research charity BTO, recorded changes in numbers of farmland birds across farms within high- and […]
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The Government has announced more money for nature-friendly farming schemes as the old EU subsidy regime is wound down. Read the full article via Evening Standard here.
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Damp and mould affect landlords and tenants across the country. Tenant or landlord: who is responsible for mould and damp?
With winter well on its way, many households will be waking up to steamed-up windows.
Leaseholders and residents living in medium-rise buildings will get their properties made safe while being protected from extortionate cladding repair bills, thanks to the launch of government-backed pilot scheme on 30 November 2022.
The Government currently offers grants to support households finance the installation of heat pumps and energy-efficient heating systems.
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While it is certainly true that plants need CO2 to thrive, it appears that even plants can overdo it.