PM’s efficiency drive over Oxford vaccine factory pays off as site can make an extra 5m jabs a year

As a keen student of military history, Boris Johnson is well aware of Lord Beaverbrook and his influence on changing the course of the Second World War. For the Prime Minister, however, it is jabs in the arms rather than planes in the air that have changed the course of his battle with coronavirus. Just … Read more

Will green mortgages encourage landlords to improve energy efficiency?

Landlords could get preferential treatment when applying for mortgages if their properties are energy efficient, as lenders begin to launch new green products to the market.   This week, Paragon Bank launched a new range of buy-to-let mortgages which offer lower-deposit options to landlords whose properties have an Energy Performance Certificate rating between A and C. … Read more

Now you can collect stamps… and barcodes! Move by Royal Mail to improve efficiency

Royal Mail will add barcodes to stamps to improve efficiency sparking fears it is the beginning of the end for traditional design featuring the Queen A pilot by Royal Mail will add barcodes to second-class stamps from March 23 Move is arguably the biggest change to post since Penny Black stamp in 1840 First barcodes … Read more

Could your home’s energy efficiency rating stop you getting a future mortgage?

Those living in energy inefficient homes could soon find it harder to get a mortgage, after a Government report called on lenders to help improve energy performance. Mortgage lenders may soon be required to track and annually disclose the average Energy Performance Certificate rating of the properties they lend against. The Government could then use … Read more

British video game developer says working from home HAS affected efficiency

British video game developer says working from home HAS affected efficiency as it announces delays to its latest releases Frontier Developments said lack of physical group work has caused setbacks  Firm said there was ‘no question’ that remote working was stifling productivity It announced postponed launch dates to two of its games in a trading … Read more

How the Government is planning to improve energy efficiency in the UK 

Smart electrical appliances, easily repairable household gadgets and greener ovens are set to become the new standard in energy efficiency,  This is Money can exclusively reveal. The Government is exploring new standards for efficiency in electrical and gas products, it said, with the aim of helping the environment and saving households money. The considerations are … Read more

What can I do to improve the efficiency of my home right now?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new £2billion Green Homes Grant to help homes across England become more energy efficient in his mini-budget on Wednesday. The scheme will allow homeowners and landlords to apply for a voucher that will fund at least two thirds of the cost of hiring tradespeople to upgrade the energy performance of … Read more