From the year 2027 onwards, all new homes will need to be fitted with solar panels, although the consequences of the new scheme will spread far beyond housing developments.

With the spring equinox just days away, there have already been some warm days in London and while there may still be some chilly ones before the heat of summer arrives, it is undoubtedly a lot warmer most nights than it has been over the past few months.

There are often signs that a boiler is reaching the point that it needs to be replaced with a new one, although in many cases a skilled engineer when doing an annual check of the boiler will be able to give you advice on the right time to get a

A constant narrative over the past few years has been the future of heating, and there have been worries bubbling under the surface that people may have to replace their boilers before they reach the end of their operating life.