Heating cover news, Oct - Dec 2006

Costs land homeowners out of hot water

27 December 2006

The cost of calling out a tradesperson to deal with problems to heating or hot water at home is forcing many Britons to go without this winter, according to new research

Central heating upgrades promised for Scots pensioners

20 December 2006

Scottish Gas, which was assigned the two-year contract to run the government's Warm Deal insulation programme and the free central heating programme, has promised to get the schemes "back on track" after nearly a year's delay.

Beware of old boilers, warns HSE

13 December 2006

Broken down or dilapidated boilers could cause a serious household accident or severe illness if they are not spotted early enough, cautions the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Central heating more affordable thanks to PBR

07 December 2006

Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report may have upset a few industries with its green emphasis yesterday, but few will be complaining about the boost to the Warm Front campaign which will ensure that central heating is more affordable for the poorest consumers.

Check your heating cover, consumers warned

28 November 2006

Consumers are being warned to check that they have adequate heating insurance following a spate of domestic accidents caused by faulty boilers.

npower urges families to spread warmth

07 November 2006

Energy supplier npower has released a public document advising parents on how to keep their children warm in the coming wintry months.

HSE urges gas appliance checks

27 October 2006

With the Indian summer finally disappearing and the cold nights beginning to draw in, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging consumers to check all domestic gas appliances for damage and leaks in an attempt to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

DIY enthusiasts encouraged to keep safe

26 October 2006

The DIY bug still has a firm grip on the UK with 46% of us undertaking some sort of home improvement in the last year and 36% of us wanting to upgrade our homes further in the next twelve months.

CML comments on energy efficiency

11 October 2006

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has commented on the role energy efficiency will play in the property market moving forward.

Mayor says solar panelled warehouse important

03 October 2006

A new environmentally-friendly warehouse, which utilises a hemp roof and solar power panels, has been congratulated by the town mayor as an "important" development.



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