63 h. ago Streeting ‘genuinely sorry’ for ‘fear and anxiety’ caused by puberty blocker ban

The Health Secretary was met with anti-privatisation and pro-trans protesters at the Unison National Healthcare Service Group Conference in Liverpool.

Politics

3 d. ago Many unaware of negative heat pump ‘myths’ but cost is big issue, polling finds

A survey showed half of people would likely switch to heat pumps if it meant savings on bills.

Events

3 d. ago Voices: ‘Madman’s dream’ or breath of fresh air? Independent readers divided over 2030 petrol car ban

Our community share their views on the 2030 petrol car ban, from fears of ‘crippling infrastructure costs’ to hopes for ‘cleaner air and smarter incentives’

Politics

8 d. ago SNP scraps gas boiler ban amid fears heat pump push 'burdening' public

Scots will no longer face legal requirements to replace gas boilers amid concerns the U-turn will further derail Scotland’s net zero progress.

Society

1 week ago Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism

The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against TrumpNeil Young has shared his concerns of being barred from the US after his European tour later this year, thanks to his outspoken critiques of Donald Trump.On Tuesday, on his website Neil Young Archives, the 79-year-old musician – who has dual Canadian-American citizenship – wrote of his fears after the recent spate of people being detained and deported upon entering the US. These incidents have been credited to vague or unspecified visa issues, but have frequently affected individuals who have criticised the Trump administration either publicly or in messages on their phone read by immigration officers. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Is 'April Bills Day' just the start? Brits are hit with hikes to council tax, energy, water, NICs and vehicle duty... amid fears burden will have to rise AGAIN due to Trump tariffs

Brits face an 'Awful April' of domestic tax rises and bill increases hammering family finances starting today - with fears Donald Trump 's tariffs will soon push the burden even higher.

Economics

1 week ago Decarbonising home heating at risk from weakened policies, think tank warns

Two key policies to drive up heat pump installations have been beset by delays or softened by ministers over time, researchers said.

Events

2 w. ago Two airlines ban everyday item from being used on board their planes over explosion fears

Many airlines across the world have banned the use of the devices on their planes in recent years due to the risk they carry of igniting unexpectedly.

Events

2 w. ago Huge increase in Brits signing up to 'free' boiler upgrade scheme

The government's boiler upgrade scheme is designed to help subsidise the cost of buying a heat pump

Politics

2 w. ago Busiest ever January for heat pump installations, figures show

Phasing out gas boilers and replacing them with heat pumps is seen by the Government as a key to cutting carbon emissions from homes.

Politics

2 w. ago Ed Miliband 'to block' bid to ban government from buying Chinese solar panels feared to have been made with slave labour

The government is poised to vote against a Lords amendment to the Great British Energy Bill when it returns to the Commons on Tuesday.

Politics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon: Never a 'scrap of evidence' against me in Police Scotland SNP finances probe

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken on being cleared in the Operation Branchform probe carried out by Police Scotland

Economics

3 w. ago Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence outside marital home as Peter Murrell appears in court

The former SNP leader claimed there was not a "scrap of evidence" against her in a long-running investigation into party finances.

Events

3 w. ago ‘We bought an old schoolhouse for £215k – now we’re spending almost £300k to make it energy efficient’

Howard Mustoe speaks to a Cheshire couple who are hoping to slash the energy bills in their new home

Economics