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Defra’s ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’ report shows that the solid fuel industry is working hard to achieve targets

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) recently released their annual air pollution report, ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’. These reports are produced every year, providing estimates of pollution levels across the UK, insight into recent trends, and progress towards meeting targets. 

Spotlight on… Flue Supplies

This month’s spotlight is headed to Aylesford, Kent to learn about the family-run expertise of Flue Supplies, which is part of the FSM Group.

REA Wood Heat Conference 2024

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) are hosting their annual Wood Heat Conference – Wood Heat 2024 – on 16–17 October this year.

Scottish Government temporarily halt ban on wood-burning stoves in new builds

There has been an update to Scotland’s New Build Heat Standard, with the Scottish Government temporarily reversing the ban of ‘direct emission’ heating systems in new build homes.

Government indefinitely extends CE marking deadline for solid fuel appliances

Government recently published details regarding amendments to building safety policy, announcing an indefinite extension to the previous transition deadline

Climate Change 2024 Progress Report to Parliament published 

The Climate Change Committee recently released their annual progress report for 2024, examining the UK government’s environmental progress over the past year.

HETAS explains the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 to 2024 progress report

Defra have released their annual progress report for 2023-24, assessing current progress towards meeting goals outlined in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023.

Government’s key activities for clean air 2023-24 

Following the UK government's annual environmental progress report, we have investigated the key activities that have been undertaken to improve air quality across the UK.

Spotlight on… Ironwood Stoves

For July, we’ll be travelling to South Wales and finding out how world-renowned Welsh steel is utilised to create a warm, efficient Ironwood stove for your home.

Homeowner receives fine after their wood burner produces excessive smoke 

A homeowner in West Yorkshire recently received a fixed penalty notice after their wood-burning stove was found to have emitted excessive smoke in a smoke control area.