The government should take its own advice to build strong foundations for UK buildings

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The Warm Homes Plan budget must be protected - its heat pump grants deliver £1.27–£1.90 in societal benefits for every £1 spent, writes Andy Hackett from the Centre for Net Zero

One of Rachel Reeves' favoured phrases is to "build strong foundations" for the UK economy. She's right - it needs deep structural change, not sticking plasters or short-term fixes to get through another...

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