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MPs Demand Probe as Insulation Schemes Fail 98% of Homes

1/23/2026

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Members of the UK Parliament urge the Serious Fraud Office to investigate the home insulation sector after Eco4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme failures.
A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report shows a 98% failure rate in insulation installations.
The PAC notes over 30,000 households have severe defects and health risks, with costs potentially above £230,000.
The government has announced a Warm Homes Plan, though concerns about its effectiveness remain.

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Members of the UK Parliament urge the Serious Fraud Office to investigate the home insulation sector after Eco4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme failures.
A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report shows a 98% failure rate in insulation installations.
The PAC notes over 30,000 households have severe defects and health risks, with costs potentially above £230,000.
The government has announced a Warm Homes Plan, though concerns about its effectiveness remain.