Whether you’re renovating an older property that’s in dire need of updates or simply trying to make your new-build a little more eco-friendly, there are plenty of ways you can make sustainable choices when it comes to undertaking home renovations.
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats shows 515 businesses in the East Riding of Yorkshire will see their energy bills jump by £ 2,237,000 once Government support is cut in April.
As a result of the analysis, it is estimated that businesses will face an average bill increase of £4,343.
To save on their household energy bills next year, McCartney Stone, the UK’s leading manager and developer of retirement communities, is encouraging retirees in Beverley to reserve a new, energy-efficient, purpose-built retirement apartment at its Andrews Court Lifestyle Living development on Molescroft Road before Christmas.
Graham Stuart MP who represents residents in Beverley, East Yorkshire says he is sorry to see Liz Truss resign as Prime Minister.
Ms Truss became the shortest-serving Prime Minister quitting after just 45 days in office.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has slammed the budget that was supported by MP Graham Stuart who represents residents in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
Mr Stuart welcomed the budget saying it will help residents by proving support with energy bills and reducing taxes for millions.
A ban on shale gas fracking in England has been lifted by the government, alongside plans to limit rising energy prices.
As a result of environmental concerns and local concerns about earthquakes, the controversial practice was halted in 2019.
Almost two-thirds of hospitality businesses feel abandoned by the government, according to new research from Peckwater Brands.
The virtual brand operator surveyed 201 senior decision-makers within hospitality businesses.
A survey finds that nearly one in 10 parents will use a food bank to feed their children within the next three months.
In other words, 1.3 million parents are expected to visit a food bank in the next three months as they struggle to cope with rising living costs, and 88% of parents reported an increase in their monthly food bill as well during this period.
Employees at Hull-based Ideal Heating and their colleagues across the Groupe Atlantic UK Division are celebrating after raising £47,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support during the past year.
It takes the total amount the company has donated to Macmillan to over £200,000 since its partnership with the charity began in March 2018.
In the YORSwitch October auction suppliers were unable to bid below, or indeed close to, the Ofgem price cap, so there was no winning bid on this occasion.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s YORSwitch team is now in an unusual situation, where its best advice is to not switch to a fixed tariff but roll on to the price cap when your current deal ends.
Registration for the latest YORSwitch round is now open, and residents across the East Riding are being encouraged to switch and fix their energy tariffs.
Since YORSwitch began in 2013, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council scheme has helped more than 36,000 households switch their energy tariffs, with savings of over £7.6 million for East Riding residents.
East Riding residents can now register for the YORSwitch auction, after its latest auction saw an impressive 4,500 households in the area register, saving an average of £150 by switching with the scheme.
Since the scheme started in 2013, YORSwitch has switched more than 35,000 households and delivered more than £7.4million savings for East Riding residents.
Eligible East Yorkshire households now have the opportunity to reduce their energy usage and save money on their energy bills thanks to a partnership between Hull company Heat Insulation Ltd, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and ScottishPower.
East Riding residents who register for YORSwitch to try to make a saving on their energy bills will receive an instant offer.
More than 47,500 people took part in this successful auction (via East Riding of Yorkshire Council and non-council partners), and as part of the council’s pledge, the electricity tariffs will be 100% renewable which will both save residents money and reduce carbon emissions.
YORSwitch, the scheme that helps save money on energy bills is still running despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, registration is now open for the Spring auction.
The auction takes place on Tuesday, 19 May and in the days following, the winning supplier will be announced.
East Riding residents who signed up for the latest round of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s YORSwitch scheme can save an average of £165 each following an auction between energy companies.
The council partnered with iChoosr, the UK’s leading expert in collective energy switching, together were able to deliver bespoke and highly competitive tariffs.
A former director of a company which tricked elderly Hull residents into buying double glazing they did not need has received a prison sentence of 12 months, suspended for two years, and total fine of £57,528.
Mohammed Usman, 36, of Highfield Lane, Keighley, who ran Eco Warm Home Improvements Ltd, based at Office 3, Burnett Street, Bradford, admitted negligence causing his company to commit offences under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations between May 2015 and March 2016.
Residents are being offered exclusive market-leading rates* for home energy thanks to the power of collective energy switching.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council teamed up with technology partner iChoosr, the UK’s leading expert in collective energy switching, in 2013 and has been able to deliver savings of £3.5million so far for East Riding residents.