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HEAT PUMP SECTOR TO UNITE IN NEW UNIFIED TRADE BODY, HPA UK
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arking a pivotal move for the UK’s low carbon heating industry, members of the
Heat Pump Association (HPA), Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA), and Heat Pump Federation (HPF) have offi cially committed to merge into a single, unifi ed Heat Pump Trade Body; Heat Pump Association UK (HPA UK). Launching in January 2026, this organisation will bring the sector together to provide one powerful voice. With heating accounting for
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approximately 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions in 2023, accelerating the transition to low carbon heating across the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors is vital to reducing carbon emissions but also to deliver cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy to British homes and businesses. The merger marks the growth and maturity of the sector, as it readies to play its
role in accelerating the deployment of heat pumps and low-carbon heat networks to enhance the UK’s energy security by reducing our dependence on volatile overseas gas markets. To sign up for your free membership for the rest of 2025, visit: https://www.
heatpumps.org.uk/membership/application-for-hpa-uk-membership-form-2/
SOCIAL HOUSING TENANTS SAFE FROM BLACK MOULD THROUGH AWAAB’S LAW
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illions of tenants across the country will benefi t from safer homes thanks to new rules coming into force this week. The new
rules will protect tenants and force social landlords to urgently fi x dangerous homes. The new legal duties will put tenants’ safety fi rst with landlords forced to fi x emergency health and safety hazards within 24 hours of reporting. They must also investigate signifi cant damp and mould within 10 working days of being notifi ed and then make properties safe in fi ve working days. For both types of hazards, they must also write the fi ndings to tenants within three working days of inspection. ? As part of the reforms, landlords now must also
consider the circumstances of tenants which could put them at risk - including young children and those with disabilities or health conditions. Alternative accommodation must also be off ered if homes cannot be made safe within the required timeframes. Those who fail to comply with the rules face being
taken to court, where they could be issued enforcement orders, forced to pay compensation and legal costs -
as well as loss of rent if homes were uninhabitable. Awaab’s Law is a lasting legacy to two-year-old
Awaab Ishak, who died after being exposed to mould at his Rochdale home in December 2020. In the wake of this tragedy, Awaab’s family has fought to secure justice, not only for their son but for all those who live in social housing. Housing Secretary Steve Reed said: ‘Everyone
deserves a safe and decent home to live in and Awaab Ishak is a powerful reminder of how this can sadly be a matter of life or death. ‘Awaab’s family has fought hard for change and their work to protect millions of tenants’ lives will live on as a legacy to their son.? ‘Our changes will give tenants a stronger voice and
force landlords to act urgently when lives are at risk, ensuring such tragedies are never repeated.’ More of Awaab’s Law will be phased in next year and in 2027 to make homes safer from more hazards, alongside work to build 1.5 million new homes, including the biggest boost of social and aff ordable housing in a generation.?
To bring further
transformative and lasting change in the safety and quality of social housing and give tenants a stronger voice, a new £1 million fund has been launched by the government today to create new ways of helping tenants engage with their landlords and have more infl uence over decisions that aff ect them. Up to £100,000 will be granted to successful
bidders who propose strong ideas for improving communication between landlords and tenants and help tenants have more of a say in how their homes are managed. Examples of innovative ideas could include online
platforms, marketing campaigns or recruiting specialist personnel who can support tenants to improve their experiences in social housing. This will help replace the outdated, ineffi cient
ways of communicating that leave tenants feeling unheard and waiting too long to get issues resolved by their landlord.
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