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Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

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UK Mandates Heat Pumps for New Builds, Fast-Tracks Retail Plug-In Solar

The UK government has announced a dual-track strategy to decarbonize the housing sector, mandating heat pumps for all new homes and clearing the path for plug-in solar kits to hit retail shelves within months. These measures represent a significant shift toward decentralized, consumer-led renewable energy adoption.

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UK Ministers Under Fire for Allegedly Inflating Data Center Job Projections

UK government ministers are facing intense scrutiny over allegations that they used significantly inflated employment figures to justify the expansion of data center infrastructure. Critics argue that the permanent job creation from these facilities is a fraction of the numbers cited in policy documents, potentially undermining the planning process for critical cloud infrastructure.

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