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How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.
August 21, 2026Homeowner feared energy grant scheme was a scam
Councils in Cambridgeshire have asked the government for more money after the success of the scheme.
August 18, 2026What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.
July 1, 2026How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.
June 25, 2026Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
June 11, 2026Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
April 22, 2026Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
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How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con
After five heatwaves and plenty of advice on how to stay safe in what is set to become the UK's hottest summer on record, many people continue to find it a challenge to stay cool - particularly in the
Homeowner feared energy grant scheme was a scam
David Brain had solar panels installed in June A homeowner admits he feared a government scheme to make homes more energy efficient may have been a scam until it was completed. David Brain, from Wis
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?
Typical annual energy bills rose by £221 to £1,862 from 1 July, under regulator Ofgem's latest energy price cap. The 13% increase in the cap affects millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales,
How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise
The amount of money owed to energy suppliers by customers has risen again to a new record high of £4.79bn. Regulator Ofgem said that total debt and arrears in England, Wales and Scotland had risen by
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
When temperatures soar, there are a number of simple things you can do to help keep your home and yourself cool. Here are six practical tips from experts. Open windows on opposite sides of the house
Four arrested in fraud probe into firms delivering home insulation contracts
Four people have been arrested in connection with a Serious Fraud Office investigation into companies delivering government energy efficiency contracts. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched a
Four arrested in fraud probe into firms delivering home insulation contracts
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Energy scandal as four people arrested in £44million home insulation fraud probe
The Senior Fraud Office's chief has claimed 'little to no work was done' in homes which received home insulation support from the Government The Serious Fraud Office has detained four individuals and
SFO launch appeal into suspected home heating & insulation fraud
The SFO launches public appeal and searches six sites across the UK as it announces new investigation into three companies delivering ECO4 contracts. The SFO is investigating allegations of fraud by
Heat is on: Singapore turns up air-con thermostat in public spaces to save power
Immediate measures include setting the air-conditioner at 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher, managing operating times for air-conditioning, lighting and lifts and unplugging or turn
Singapore's public sector to reduce electricity consumption at government facilities amid Middle East crisis
Singapore Energy-saving measures include setting air-conditioning temperatures to 25°C or higher and turning off non-essential equipment and appliances when not in use. This audio is generated by an