MPs turn heat on ministers amid boiler installation slowdown

Critics warn of 'chronic public health crisis' as green initiative leaves homes in the coldCampaigners and MPs have accused ministers of leaving vulnerable households in the cold, as figures show installations of insulation and boilers have sunk to their lowest levels since the government's flagship energy efficiency scheme started six years ago.Delays to legislation were blamed by fuel poverty campaigners for the fall, which coincided with households being hit by energy price increases. Continue reading...