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30,000 UK Homes Face Insulation Crisis, Government Responds

9/4/2025

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Story summary

Over 30,000 UK homes received inadequate insulation through government schemes, causing damp and mould.
Energy Consumer Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh called it a "systemic failure" and advised residents to contact Ofgem.
An audit of 60,000 homes found over half had substandard insulation.
The government aims to identify and fix these issues at no cost to consumers.

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Story summary

Over 30,000 UK homes received inadequate insulation through government schemes, causing damp and mould.
Energy Consumer Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh called it a "systemic failure" and advised residents to contact Ofgem.
An audit of 60,000 homes found over half had substandard insulation.
The government aims to identify and fix these issues at no cost to consumers.