Lucie Heath

Neighbours in an area of east London are hoping to pool resources to install solar panels on as many homes as possible, with 130 streets already showing an interest

Charlie Dearman wanted to get off the gas grid following the 'shock' of the energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Lucie Heath A homeowner who has invested in solar panels, a heat pump and an electric car to help avoid soaring energy and fuel bills has said he is saving more than £1,000 a year.

Beijing has ended generous subsidies for solar manufacturers, which is driving up the cost of installs in the UK

Lucie Heath One national installer of solar panels said they were forced to charge customers an average of £800 extra, bringing the average cost of a solar panel and battery install close to £11,000.

Gabriele Carlisi's freeholder told him to foot the entire bill for the installation, a scenario which could affect millions of leaseholders looking to upgrade their home

Lucie Heath

Campaigners have warned hundreds of communities near rivers are missing out on getting bathing spot status as they are deemed 'too expensive' to clean up

The Government says these rivers and beaches are safe for swimming. The evidence proves otherwise – with people falling ill over 6,000 times

Fury in towns hit by loss of supply as infrastructure struggles to cope with surge in demand