Category : Search result: plimsolls pumps daps


90s school shoe ritual sparks UK nostalgia debate

A dad's memory of changing into 'pumps' for school has sparked a wave of 80s and 90s nostalgia, revealing the UK's regional names for classic PE shoes. Join the conversation and share your memory!

What Builders Don't Tell You About Home Retrofits

Eco-renovator Judith Leary-Joyce reveals why builders often overlook key energy-efficient retrofits that slash bills and boost property value. Discover the four upgrades you need to request.

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.

Heat pump homes ease grid strain, study shows

New research from Birmingham shows all-electric homes with heat pumps use less energy than predicted, reducing pressure on the UK's electricity grid. Discover how this supports the green transition.

Miliband's £2.4m heat pump ads spark taxpayer fury

Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has authorised spending £2.4 million of public money on heat pump advertising in just one year, sparking criticism over taxpayer-funded green messaging.

Morrisons fuel contamination leaves drivers with £3k bills

Supermarket giant Morrisons faces mounting pressure to compensate hundreds of motorists after a fuel contamination incident at multiple forecourts left vehicles with catastrophic engine damage and repair costs soaring into thousands.

Contaminated Petrol Scandal: Drivers Face Huge Repair Bills

Thousands of UK drivers face costly repairs after contaminated E10 fuel was mistakenly dispensed at supermarket forecourts. The petrol contamination scandal has left motorists with broken-down vehicles and repair bills running into thousands.

£7,500 heat pump grants available now

Homeowners can access boosted grants up to £7,500 for heat pump installation as government accelerates green heating transition away from gas boilers.

21 UK Govt Schemes to Cut Home Energy Bills

Discover the full list of UK government grants and schemes available in 2024 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and increase property value.

Gen Z's Driving Anxiety: Fear of Parking & Petrol Pumps

A startling new study reveals a growing driving anxiety epidemic among young Brits. Gen Z drivers are confessing to avoiding basic manoeuvres like parallel parking and refuelling due to a crippling lack of confidence. Is the digital age creating a generat

Heat Pumps Could Halve UK Heating Bills With Reform

New research indicates that reforming the UK's energy system could make heat pumps up to 50% cheaper to run than gas boilers, offering massive savings for households and accelerating decarbonisation.

Heat pumps tackle UK's wild weather

As Britain faces increasingly erratic weather, heat pumps are emerging as a sustainable solution to keep homes comfortable year-round. Discover how this technology is adapting to the UK's climate challenges.

Page 1 of 1