Plans to abandon the 2035 ban on new gas boilers are being considered, despite ongoing efforts to promote heat pump installations and transition to more environmentally friendly heating solutions.

The UK government plans to mandate the installation of heat pumps in most homes to reduce emissions and tackle the climate crisis, with costs potentially reaching £5,690 after a government grant, while ensuring homes also have improved insulation.

Emergency courts established during the pandemic will remain operational to address a significant backlog in the legal system, with court trials potentially delayed until 2028 due to an overwhelming number of pending cases and limited judicial capacity.

Union leaders in the UK are urging the government to ban a kitchen worktop material linked to a severe lung disease impacting tradespeople, following similar actions in Australia and citing at least 18 cases and two deaths in the UK.