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Construction firms targeted by OFT
17 April 2008
A statement of objections has been issued against 112 construction companies by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
Insulation part of green housing proposal
17 April 2008
Many older homes should be made more environmentally-friendly by insulating them, according to a proposal from Eaga.
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'Old homes need green attention too'
16 April 2008
An increasing emphasis on building environmentally-friendly homes may be detracting from those houses already in existenc...
Carbon offsetting 'appealing to consumers and businesses'
16 April 2008
Consumers and small businesses are becoming increasingly attracted to carbon offsetting, it has been claimed.

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Workers cautioned over live cables
15 April 2008
People working in the construction industry have been warned against the hazard of leaving live electrical cables exposed...
Green, affordable homes built in Cambridgeshire
15 April 2008
A series of environmentally-friendly and affordable homes have been built in Cambridgeshire, it has emerged.

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HSE calls for more action to prevent construction deaths
14 April 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has urged the construction industry to make more of an effort in preventing workpla...
Belfast Telegraph sets green example
14 April 2008
In an attempt to encourage its readers to adopt greener lifestyles, the Belfast Telegraph has launched a week-long energy...
Free insulation offered to London by Green Party
10 April 2008
The Green Party has announced that London should be made greener by offering free insulation to the capital's homes.
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Insulation 'can increase property's appeal'
10 April 2008
Making improvements to a property, such as installing insulation, can increase its value, according to one expert.
Older Welsh citizens 'encouraged to insulate'
09 April 2008
Welsh homeowners over the age of 70 are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have insulation fitted for free, it h...
ODA sets up construction disputes panel
08 April 2008
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has set up a dispute panel for contractors and workers ahead of the construction of ...
Hips 'prompting more insulation fittings'
08 April 2008
The arrival of home information packs (Hips) has spurred on homeowners to make their properties more energy efficient, ac...
Corporate manslaughter law comes into force
07 April 2008
New legislation designed to encourage better health and safety practices in the workplace by bringing companies to accoun...
Landlords urged to insulate ahead of EPC
07 April 2008
Landlords are being urged to ensure their properties are adequately insulated before new government regulations requiring...
Business urged to do more on emissions
04 April 2008
The business community needs to cooperate in order to make commercial buildings more energy efficient, the government has...
Government criticised over insulation funding
04 April 2008
A charity has called on the government to clarify funding plans for the improvement of residential energy efficiency.
Ecotown shortlist revealed by government
03 April 2008
The government has divulged the shortlist for its proposed ecotowns.

There are new four towns on Gordon Brown's ...
Benn believes homes are the key to tackling climate change
03 April 2008
Hilary Benn believes that the fight against climate change must start with the homeowner.

The environment secret...
Government 'needs to do more to make homes green'
01 April 2008
The government is being urged to ensure that more homes are kitted out with renewable energy technologies.

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Insulation 'could help meet emissions targets'
31 March 2008
Measures that help reduce the energy consumption of residential buildings such as insulation and solar power could hold t...
Colleges to incorporate eco-friendly measures
31 March 2008
A new programme of upgrades to the UK's colleges will see environmentally-friendly additions such as insulation and solar...
Resource management 'a vital element of sustainable building'
31 March 2008
An important part of environmentally friendly building plans is ensuring that resources are managed with minimal impact o...
Call for govt to address insulation gaps
31 March 2008
The government should do more to address the number of homes that lack adequate insulation in the UK, it has been claimed...
Johnson promises incentives for insulation
31 March 2008
Mayoral candidate Boris Johnson has released his campaign manifesto, which includes a number of 'green' plans for London....
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