19 h. ago Heating expert's easy boiler hack that can solve common frozen pipe issue for under £1

No one wants to deal with boiler issues during the cold weather

Economics

27 h. ago Insurer issues warning after huge claim caused by burst frozen pipes

In 2024, home insurers settled roughly 8,000 claims for weather-related pipe damage

Events

64 h. ago Lowest temperature you should heat your home to prevent frozen pipes without driving up energy bills

As the cold snap hits the UK, it's essential to know how best to keep your property warm whilst keeping costs down

Society

64 h. ago British Gas engineer reveals ‘11am rule’ to avoid frozen pipes & broken boilers as snow warnings hit

BRITISH GAS has warned households to take action to prevent pipes freezing, but if they do you must follow one specific rule. As temperatures have already plummeted below freezing this week the energy provider has warned that 54,000 households may need help with their heating and hot water systems. Frozen or broken pipes could leave...

Events

65 h. ago Insurer received claim for £566,000 after burst pipes damaged four

Allianz UK is urging homeowners to take measures to prevent the damage caused by frozen and burst pipes.

Economics

69 h. ago Keep thermostats set to one temperature to avoid frozen pipes this winter

As ice and snow batter the UK, plumbing expert David Doran shares crucial advice on thermostat settings to prevent frozen pipes and costly damage to your home during the cold snap.

Politics

2 d. ago Temperature to set to heat your home and avoid frozen pipes without hiking bills

Frozen pipes are a common issue, and they can be costly if not dealt with properly - this is the lowest temperature you should set to help keep them running

Society

3 d. ago Iced Kingdom: UK is blanketed with ice and snow dustings as wintry conditions gear up amid weather warnings

Temperatures plummeted to -9.3C in some areas on Saturday night as England and Wales recorded their lowest temperatures of the winter season so far.

Events

2 w. ago Why grid investment and planning reform must go hand in hand

Nick Rowan says we need a single, streamlined gateway for planning and approvals to drive the energy revolution in Scotland

Politics

2 w. ago Investment in data centers worldwide hit record $61bn in 2025, report finds

Analysts see ‘global construction frenzy that shows no signs of slowing’ amid surge in demand from AI boomA new report finds that investment in the worldwide data center market reached $61bn this year, setting a new record atop the wave of the artificial intelligence boom.The analysis by S&P Global, first reported by CNBC, documented what the market intelligence firm called a “global construction frenzy that shows no signs of slowing”, to build out the massive real estate, hardware, and energy requirements driven by insatiable demand from AI companies. S&P pegged 2024’s investment in the data center market at $60.8bn, just below the 2025 number. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Plumber shares best thermostat setting to stop frozen pipes this winter

Plumbing expert David Doran advises keeping your thermostat between 18-20C to prevent pipes freezing and bursting during cold weather, potentially saving homeowners from costly damage

Politics