Andrew Ellson

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Dogs have always held a special place in Britain’s heart. Few countries in the world can claim to love (and pamper) their pooches more than we do. Yet our national affection appears to be shifting towards cats, according to the latest sales data from one of Britain’s biggest pet care retailers.

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Andrew Ellson

Heat pump subsidies could waste up to £900 million of taxpayers’ money, according to the government’s own analysis. An evaluation of the Boiler Upgrade Scheme published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has found that two in five homeowners who have benefited from the subsidy, which now amounts to £7,500 per heat pump, would have probably installed one regardless of whether they received the money.

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Andrew Ellson

The cost of hiring a builder, electrician or plumber has risen relentlessly in recent years, increasing the cost of extensions, new kitchens and bathrooms. However, data from Britain’s biggest tradesmen-sourcing website shows that the cost of labour is now falling sharply as cautious homeowners delay starting major works and instead spend their spare cash sprucing up their properties.

1 week ago | thetimes.com | Andrew Ellson