Government must level the playing field for the clean heat industry – or risk leaving UK homes out in the cold

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The Warm Homes Plan is a crucial opportunity to make the most of a range of innovative, low-carbon technologies to decarbonise homes at scale, writes Lib Dem MP Wera Hobhouse

When visiting the Luthmore factory in Chippenham recently, I was struck by how simple and practical low-carbon heating can be. Here was a zero emission alternative to the gas combi: compact, quick to install,...

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