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UK homeowners flock to heat pumps but numbers still well below targets

The rise in heat pump installations is positive but still significantly below government targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
#asylum-seekers

Life and death on the Bibby Stockholm: No one wanted to go inside but we had no choice'

The Bibby Stockholm barge served as a symbol of the failed UK asylum policy, causing distress and representing government mismanagement.

Asylum seekers to be housed in disused care homes and student digs

The Home Office is transitioning from hotel accommodations for asylum seekers to cheaper options like care homes to save on rising costs.

Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing

The Home Office will double the grace period for asylum seekers from 28 to 56 days to mitigate refugee homelessness.

What legacy will Bibby Stockholm leave behind?

The cost of the Bibby Stockholm barge will not burden taxpayers anymore by week's end.

Rwanda bill latest: Sunak to speak as Rwanda safety bill heads to Parliament in showdown - BBC News

Asylum seekers may be sent to Rwanda for claim processing, no return to UK, could apply for asylum in another safe country.

Life and death on the Bibby Stockholm: No one wanted to go inside but we had no choice'

The Bibby Stockholm barge served as a symbol of the failed UK asylum policy, causing distress and representing government mismanagement.

Asylum seekers to be housed in disused care homes and student digs

The Home Office is transitioning from hotel accommodations for asylum seekers to cheaper options like care homes to save on rising costs.

Home Office to give refugees more time to find housing

The Home Office will double the grace period for asylum seekers from 28 to 56 days to mitigate refugee homelessness.

What legacy will Bibby Stockholm leave behind?

The cost of the Bibby Stockholm barge will not burden taxpayers anymore by week's end.

Rwanda bill latest: Sunak to speak as Rwanda safety bill heads to Parliament in showdown - BBC News

Asylum seekers may be sent to Rwanda for claim processing, no return to UK, could apply for asylum in another safe country.
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#electric-vehicles

UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero catastrophe'

Ban on new hybrid cars without plugs is essential for UK's net-zero commitment.

UK faces net zero crisis unless full hybrids are banned by 2030, warns motoring body

Britain must adhere to its 2030 deadline to ban the sale of full hybrid cars to ensure the integrity of its net zero ambitions.

UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero catastrophe'

Ban on new hybrid cars without plugs is essential for UK's net-zero commitment.

UK faces net zero crisis unless full hybrids are banned by 2030, warns motoring body

Britain must adhere to its 2030 deadline to ban the sale of full hybrid cars to ensure the integrity of its net zero ambitions.
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5bn boost in housing: Major investment opportunity as government targets new builds and rental quality - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK government plans to invest £5 billion in housing to address supply issues and improve living conditions for tenants.
#keir-starmer

Keir Starmer suggests trans women use hospital 'side rooms'

Keir Starmer suggests using hospital 'side rooms' as an alternative for trans women in women's wards.

Smash the gangs' is just Keir Starmer's version of stop the boats'. It won't solve the migrant crisis | Enver Solomon

Keir Starmer prioritizes disrupting people-smuggling gangs to combat cross-border migration amid rising fatalities.

Keir Starmer suggests trans women use hospital 'side rooms'

Keir Starmer suggests using hospital 'side rooms' as an alternative for trans women in women's wards.

Smash the gangs' is just Keir Starmer's version of stop the boats'. It won't solve the migrant crisis | Enver Solomon

Keir Starmer prioritizes disrupting people-smuggling gangs to combat cross-border migration amid rising fatalities.
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What will the UK's plan for clean energy by 2030 mean for the industry and public?

The UK aims for a clean electricity system by 2030, supported by a recent Neso report, but it requires urgent actions and investments.

Starmer will 'upgrade the regulatory regime' to help investment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK government will prioritize economic growth in regulatory practices, according to Sir Keir Starmer.
There is a push to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles that impede investment in Britain.

Housing push could swamp services, county councils warn

Government housing targets could overwhelm rural infrastructure, say county councils.
#public-health

Pubs could be forced to close early as Labour considers crackdown on opening hours

The UK government considers tighter pub hours to address public health and reduce alcohol-related issues.

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

Tougher regulations on outdoor smoking are proposed to reduce tobacco-related deaths, but hospitality leaders fear negative business impacts.

Pubs could be forced to close early as Labour considers crackdown on opening hours

The UK government considers tighter pub hours to address public health and reduce alcohol-related issues.

Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

Tougher regulations on outdoor smoking are proposed to reduce tobacco-related deaths, but hospitality leaders fear negative business impacts.
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How families can benefit from unclaimed 2bn help with water and broadband bills

Households are missing nearly £2 billion in support due to inconsistent access to social tariffs for water and broadband services across the UK.

No winter fuel payments cut impact assessment was done, Starmer admits

The government is under scrutiny for failing to assess the impact of winter fuel payment cuts on pensioners' health and well-being.

Workers in UK could get right to request four-day compressed week

UK workers may soon request a four-day working week through compressed hours, promoting flexibility without reducing total hours worked.

LBC caller suggests shipping TB-ridden badgers to Falklands and Shetland islands

Vaccination and relocation of badgers could be a humane alternative to culling in managing bovine tuberculosis.

'I don't live, I just exist': Ukrainian families torn apart by visa changes

The UK government faces pressures to reverse restrictive family reunification policies for Ukrainians.
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Ransomware groups warned there is no money in attacking British state

Ransomware gangs targeting state institutions may not receive payments.
NCSC policy is clear against ransom payments for attacks on publicly-funded institutions.
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