Andrew Stevens received a quote of £30,000 to install a heat pump in his 1960s detached house. Despite his home being equipped with cavity wall insulation and UPVC windows, he finds the cost of renovating his house to accommodate a heat pump unappealing. Moreover, he claims that burning vegetable oil has reduced his emissions by …
Baillie Gifford, one of the UK’s largest and most established investment management firms, has responded to accusations of greenwashing from climate activist Greta Thunberg. Thunberg was scheduled to speak at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, but decided to withdraw her participation after claiming that Baillie Gifford, a major sponsor of the event, had significant investments …
Prior to September 2015, most diesel cars and prior to September 2016, most vans, are subject to liability, as well as most petrol cars registered before 2001. Motorists now have the opportunity to hand over their non-compliant vehicles for scrap and receive payments in return, which can be used to offset the cost of a …
However, he harbors concerns about the increasing popularity of car schemes such as Low Traffic Neighborhoods (LTNs) that aim to reduce traffic in residential areas and cut carbon emissions as a response to the Covid pandemic. These zones, originally introduced by Mr. Khan in London, have been rolled out to other places like Oxford, Bristol, …
Dave Biggs, a resident of Kehelland, Cornwall, was faced with a daunting upfront cost ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 in order to upgrade his home for a heat pump installation. According to Mr. Biggs, the renovation process would have required ripping up the concrete floor of his property to remove the existing microbore pipework, as …
According to Sir Keir Starmer, the message from Just Stop Oil to turn off the taps in the North Sea is “contemptible.” In an article for The Times, he distances himself from the campaign group, as the Tories criticize Labour for accepting £1.5 million in donations from the backer of Just Stop Oil, Dale Vince. …
The ability to remotely surveil cars is made possible by the presence of “cellular modules.” These small components are found in various modern devices, including cars, smart meters, computers, electric vehicle chargers, and white goods. They allow for internet connectivity, enabling the transmission of large amounts of data about their surroundings. These modules serve the …
According to Mr. Smith, he expected his cameras to last at least another two years. These cameras provided him with peace of mind as they allowed him to monitor both the inside and outside of his home remotely. They acted as a guard against potential burglaries. However, Hive’s website states that the specific model of …
In the luxury automotive sector, Bentley issued a warning last week that it may no longer experience the same level of success it had in the post-Covid era. The company stated that it is unlikely to repeat last year’s record-breaking earnings due to a decline in orders during the first half of the year. Deliveries …
In April, Jonathan Brearley, the chief executive of Ofgem, expressed his belief that there would be a decline in the number of involuntary prepayment meter installations over time. He also emphasized the importance of striking a balance between managing debt and protecting vulnerable customers. The watchdog spokesperson stated that consumer protection is their utmost priority. …