Solar is front-page: plug‑in panels rise as UK bills surge; Energy Saving Trust drives home energy efficiency and greener choices.
The UK is expanding solar access with plug‑in balcony kits that connect directly to mains sockets. The government has updated regulations to allow up to 800W plug‑in devices, offering a cheaper pathway to solar. Independent insights compare plug‑in versus rooftop panels, noting cost, scalability and practical limits as uptake accelerates.
The BBC, The Scotsman and Independent report mounting energy costs amid price volatility. The government has announced VAT reductions on electricity, while CMA recommendations push regulators toward heating-oil protections and a broader shift to heat pumps and solar to shield households from price spikes.