UK's Damp Cold Feels Colder Than Canada's Deep Freeze
Discover the scientific reasons why the UK's damp, humid winter chill feels more biting than Canada's drier, colder temperatures, from thermal conductivity to urban design.
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Vacuum Glazing: Slim, Efficient, But Costly
Vacuum glazing offers superior insulation in a slimmer profile than double glazing. We examine its high cost, lifespan, and whether it's a smart investment for UK homes.
Housing Crisis Fuels Far-Right Support in Europe
Oxford researchers reveal how Europe's housing affordability crisis is driving voters to far-right parties. Discover the progressive policies needed to reclaim this vital issue.
Free radiator trick heats rooms quicker, cuts bills
A simple, completely free method can make your radiators more efficient, heating rooms faster and keeping them warmer for longer this winter. Discover the easy hack.
5-Minute Radiator Fix for a Warmer Home This Winter
A heating engineer reveals a simple five-minute job to make cold-top radiators heat up hotter and more efficiently, potentially saving you hundreds on energy bills.
Budget cuts threaten 30,000 UK green jobs
300 businesses warn Chancellor against cutting energy efficiency schemes, fearing tens of thousands of job losses and higher bills. Urge government to reconsider.
Why Your Home Feels Cold & How to Fix It
An interiors expert reveals four hidden reasons your home feels cold and how to fix them without turning up the heating. Save money and stay warm this winter.
Sydney public housing demolished for affordable units
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
Cut energy bills 30% with roof insulation hacks
Stop heat escaping your roof and save up to £400 annually on heating bills. Expert reveals 6 simple DIY hacks to slash energy costs this winter.
£5 item to slash your winter energy bills
Discover five budget-friendly home improvements, including a £5 draught excluder, that can significantly cut your heating costs this winter. Start saving today!
Free expert tips to cut energy bills during UK cold snap
As a deep freeze hits the UK, heating specialists reveal simple, free methods to reduce energy costs. Learn how bleeding radiators and improving ventilation can save you money.
Ireland Plans 300,000 New Homes in Five-Year Push
The Irish government announces a radical plan to build 300,000 homes by 2030 to tackle the housing crisis. Discover how this ambitious target will be achieved.
Cling film trick to make your home warmer
An energy expert reveals a simple cling film window hack that traps heat and cuts energy costs. This cheap DIY insulation method takes just minutes.
Cling film hack to cut winter heating bills revealed
An energy expert urges UK households to use cling film on windows for better insulation. This simple step could reduce heat loss and lower energy costs significantly.
Barangaroo's 'Poor Doors' Segregate Affordable Housing Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
Sash Windows: Energy Efficient or Costly Drains?
Discover how traditional sash windows impact your home's energy efficiency and whether upgrading could save you hundreds on heating costs.
Young Brits abandon homeownership dreams as prices soar
Exclusive survey reveals three-quarters of young Britons believe homeownership is increasingly unattainable as property prices soar beyond reach, creating a permanent renting generation.
Gov unveils Cambridge garden city expansion plan
Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
Australia's stunning new social housing revealed
Exclusive look at Australia's revolutionary housing commission homes that are transforming social housing with luxury features and modern designs that rival private developments.
Government accused of Cambridge housing 'power grab'
Housing Minister Lee Rowley faces backlash after confirming government intervention in Cambridge development, with critics calling it a 'takeover' of local planning decisions.
NSW housing density scheme fails affordability test
Exclusive investigation reveals how New South Wales' flagship infill housing policy is delivering luxury apartments instead of promised affordable homes, exacerbating Sydney's housing crisis.
Peckham's housing crisis: Developers bypass affordable home rules
Exclusive investigation reveals how developers in Peckham exploit planning loopholes to bypass affordable housing requirements, leaving local communities priced out despite government targets.
Best Draught Excluders & Door Stops for UK Homes
Discover how to keep your home warm and reduce energy bills with our expert review of the best draught excluders and door stops available in the UK market today.
Free £150 Heating Upgrade for Thousands of Households
Thousands of UK households are receiving surprise notifications about free energy-saving upgrades worth up to £150 through the Great British Insulation Scheme. Discover if you're one of the lucky recipients.
24-Hour Emergency Repair Law for Social Housing
New legislation forces social housing providers to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours following the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak from mould exposure.
£5,000 Japanese Homes Could Fix Australia Housing Crisis
Australia considers importing Japan's revolutionary prefabricated homes costing just £5,000 as radical solution to catastrophic housing shortage and affordability crisis.
Experts: External Wall Insulation Remains Safe and Effective
Leading building safety experts confirm properly installed external wall insulation remains safe and effective for UK homes, despite lingering Grenfell concerns. Discover why EWI is crucial for meeting net-zero targets.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Government slashes London affordable housing quotas
Ministers confirm controversial plans to reduce affordable housing requirements for new developments in London, sparking warnings of worsening the capital's housing crisis and pushing out key workers.
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