13 h. ago Soly solar panels: best for long guarantee and reliable installation

Soly has been one of the UK’s top-rated solar installers, but recent bankruptcy filings mean homeowners should review the latest developments before choosing an installer

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14 h. ago EDF Energy solar panels: what they offer and is it worth it?

Find out more about this solar service, including suitability, eligibility and potential energy bill reductions

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20 h. ago We have £40k worth of prizes to give away with cash and tickets on offer today

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – and we’re here to make it even more special. We have an incredible haul of £40K worth of goodies to hand over to our readers with our 12 Days of Giving competition. And it couldn’t come at a better time with the cost of everything from...

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33 h. ago How long do solar panels really last on a typical home and can you recycle them?

The good news is that solar panels last a long time, typically 30 years

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38 h. ago How to use a spent tea bag to make a boozy, fruity treat – recipe | Waste not

Save a used teabag to flavour dried fruit, then just add whisky for a boozy festive treatA jar of tea-soaked prunes with a cheeky splash of whisky is the gift you never knew you needed. Sticky, sweet and complex, these boozy treats are wonderful spooned over rice pudding, porridge, yoghurt, ice-cream or even panna cotta.Don’t waste a fresh tea bag, though – enjoy a cuppa first, then use the spent one to infuse the prunes overnight. Earl grey adds fragrant, citrus notes, builders’ tea gives a malty depth, lapsang souchong brings smokiness, and chamomile or rooibos offer softer, floral tones. It’s also worth experimenting with other dried fruits beyond prunes: apricots, figs and/or dates all work beautifully, too. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Are solar panels worth it in the UK? An expert guide on how they work for your home

We explain how solar panels work, who they’re right for, how much you could save and the grants that may help you get started

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58 h. ago Mike Ashley ‘considers improved Sheffield Wednesday bid to compete with joint US billionaire offer’

FORMER Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is now weighing up an improved bid for Sheffield Wednesday. The billionaire tycoon is eyeing a dramatic swoop to beat a rival joint US mega-money offer. Ashley, worth £3.12billion, is understood to be considering raising his offer after weeks of long-running interest in buying the crisis-hit club out of administration....

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4 d. ago Combine solar panels with heat pumps to make finances stack up, says building society chief

Lenders are both willing and able to play our role in this national endeavour

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6 d. ago Smart Export Guarantee: how it works, rates and what solar households can earn

Find out how the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) works, who qualifies, and what rates you can realistically earn

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7 d. ago 86% of British kids fear for the future of the planet and want to do their bit to help save Earth

Research found an overwhelming majority of children want people to live as greenly as possible with items like solar panels, EV chargers, smart thermostats and heat pumps

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7 d. ago Kids fear for the future of the planet and want to do their bit to help save it

Around 94% of kids believe everyone should live as greenly as possible and view smart tech like solar panels, EV chargers, smart thermostats and heat pumps as officially 'cool'

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7 d. ago Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report

Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfareThe accelerating global arms race is hindering climate action as critical minerals that are key to a sustainable future are being diverted to make the latest military hardware, according to a reportThe study from the Transition Security Project – a joint US and UK venture – reveals how the Pentagon is stockpiling huge stores of critical minerals that are needed for a range of climate technologies including solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and battery storage. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago 1,000 communities to get mega payout for having small wind turbines and solar panels

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says state owned company is 'at the heart of our mission to take back control of our energy from dictators like Putin', as he announces a huge renewables drive

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8 d. ago Tate artist: Don't spoil my paintings by building 85,000 solar panels in 'beautiful' Suffolk valley

Artist Michael Carlo, 80, warned 'one of the most beautiful valleys in England, hidden and unknown by so many people' was under threat if solar panels appeared there.

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9 d. ago Heatable solar panel installation review: The top installer for high

Our Heatable solar review explores pricing, efficiency, warranties and customer satisfaction to help you decide if it’s the right installer for your home

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9 d. ago Buying a house with solar panels? What you need to check before you sign

Everything you need to know about buying a house with solar panels before making an offer

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9 d. ago AD FEATURE: Jonathan Davies urges families not to be left in the cold this Christmas

Apply now and see if you qualify for free energy efficiency upgrades, including solar panels, insulation and renewable heating

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1 week ago I tested the big wine subscriptions and one beat the rest by miles

Wine subscriptions are more popular than ever, but the value and quality vary. I tested the biggest names to see which ones are worth your money and which offer the best bottles.

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1 week ago Fairytale cottage that inspired Goldilocks and the Three Bears under threat amid plans for 'horrendous' 100,000

Burton Cottage, on the edge of the Black Forest, was once the home of poet Robert Southey, and he is thought to have written the earliest version of the fairytale, published in 1837, while living there.

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1 week ago Two Labour ministers try to torpedo solar farm in Red Ed's back yard as Party is accused of 'astonishing hypocrisy'

The sprawling Whitestone Solar Farm would be the largest in the UK and carpet almost 5,000 acres of Green Belt land between Doncaster and Rotherham in South Yorkshire with solar panels

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