Government promises 'clamp down' on landlords who are lagging on energy efficiency

Cecilia Keating
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In 2020, 18.7 per cent homes in the UK were rented
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In 2020, 18.7 per cent homes in the UK were rented

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announces landlord engagement campaign as it unveils plan for £10m green home innovation competition

The government has this week unveiled a series of initiatives designed to bring the UK's large and growing private rental sector in line with the country's climate goals. The plans, which include a...

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