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22nd October 2026

Four reasons why scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave the UK’s energy policy in disarray

22 October 2026 This blog was originally published on the Nesta.org.uk website, written by Andrew Sissons and Lily Downes. We reproduce it in full here:  There are reports that the…
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16th October 2026

Why the government’s next clean power auction matters more than ever

16 October 2026 The next round of the government’s clean power auction comes at a time of renewed volatility in gas markets. RenewableUK explains why the outcome matters for electricity…
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21 October 2026

Reintroducing 5% VAR on energy saving materials: Impacts on heat pump deployment, Treasury receipts and economic value

Analysis from the Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) outlines the impacts of reintroducing the 5% VAT rate on energy saving materials on heat pump deployment, treasury receipts, and economic value. Its modelling suggests that reintroducing the higher rate would reduce demand, leading to fewer heat pump installations, lower levels of economic activity and slower growth across the wider supply chain.

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