Good Homes Hubs: Study claims national network of home improvement centres could help older people slash energy bills

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Credit: The Centre for Ageing Better
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Credit: The Centre for Ageing Better

Research from the Centre for Ageing Better and think tank Demos finds network of 'Good Home Hubs' could help UK improve housing stock and meet climate goals

A national network of 'one-stop-shops' to assist people with energy efficiency improvements to their homes could deliver help slash household emissions and tackle fuel poverty, especially among older people....

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