West and east got connected during that time much easier. A lot of technology was moving between different continents.” She hopes the brutal reputation of the founder of the Mongol empire will attract visitors from across the world – but claimed the warlord is not appreciated as the great diplomat and inventor he was. The government will put legislation together in the summer to bring its plans into action, but energy suppliers shouild be able to start helping households before then. The plans should 'bring bills down, keep them affordable, and make wholesale electricity prices among the cheapest in Europe', according to the government.

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More chargepoints for EV owners, extra funding to change your gas boiler to a heat pump, a plan to make electricity bills cheaper and changes to planning rules to make it easier to install low-carbon technology were among today's raft of announcements for plans affecting both households and businesses. But who do you remember from the past 13 years? While some Bake Off champions have capitalised on their appearance to launch a culinary career – most notably Nadiya Hussain, who won in 2015 and has become a household name and a regular face on primetime television – others have since hung up their aprons, returning variously to their fields of academia, branching out into eco-friendly advice guides, or simply living the good life abroad.

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Ms Chinbat hopes the artefacts’ return could spark a tourism boom in Mongolia, which is building a new natural history museum and last year opened one dedicated to Genghis Khan in its capital city. But she said the country is not prepared to pay for objects that were smuggled out illegally or which were loaned but not returned despite contractual obligations. The 'general group' applies to homes with an EPC rating of D-G and in council tax bands A-D in England or A-E in Scotland. You will only be able to receive one energy-saving improvement.The Great British Insulation Scheme is the new name and model for the ECO scheme, which has already been helping to insulate inefficient homes for several years, predominantly for those who receive means-tested benefits. It says it will set out plans to make electricity bills cheaper and speed up electrification for homes and businesses in the next year. We don't know much detail beyond that it will 'rebalance gas and electricity costs in household bills'. Electricity is currently around three times more expensive per unit than gas. It's not just insulation that the government plans to invest in. Other consumer-facing elements of today's announcement include a plan for tens of thousands of new electric vehicle (EV) chargers to be be installed as part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure fund and On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme. The Great British Insulation Scheme will provide grants for energy efficiency measures, including insulation and boiler controls, for more people. Unlike the previous ECO scheme, households in council tax bands A-D will be eligible.

The rebranded ECO+ scheme will extend government support so that homeowners in council tax bands A-D are able to access grants to improve the insulation of their homes. This will help to reduce energy bills in the long term – making homes warmer and more comfortable and cutting carbon emissions. Her officials are now eyeing up other items in Britain, including sacred scripture writings at the British Library and another collection of approximately 10,000 photographs. The Churchill Inn – Every dog has his day! Indulge in this strong Ruby Ale with its delightfully rich and malty character. (Abv 4.8% vol.500ml) You'll be able to apply for the scheme yourself from this summer, when a portal will launch on gov.uk. Ms Chinbat’s campaign for repatriation was boosted in August when smuggled dinosaur fossils were returned from the United States.

The government also announced it will consult on plans that car and van manufacturers must sell a higher percentage of vehicles that have zero emissions from 2024. Find out more about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and how you can benefit or why the heat pump grant scheme is under fire for low take up . Further plans for British energy overhaul The government plans to 'power more of Britain from Britain' with support for more green energy generation within the UK, which it says will also open up jobs in green industries.