The Government's updated environment plan could see stricter rules for wood burners to reduce their smoke emissions. The Government announced on Monday that it will consult on ways to lessen the ...

A new report suggests that banning solid fuel fires such as log burners in UK homes could prevent up to 1,500 deaths each year and save the NHS an estimated £54 million. Environmental consultancy firm ...

Father Christmas might have to find another way of dropping off our presents soon, as open fires and wood-burning stoves are set to face pollution restrictions. The government released its latest ...

Labour ministers are considering stricter rules on wood‑burning stoves to help reduce air pollution. Following the publication of the government’s updated environment plan (EIP), a consultation will ...

The Government's updated environment plan could see stricter rules for wood burners to reduce their smoke emissions. The Government announced on Monday that it will consult on ways to lessen the ...

Rules for wood burners could be tightened to lower their smoke emissions as part of the Government’s updated environment plan. The Government said it will consult on measures to reduce the ...

Measures announced on Monday will see a toughening of rules, which could see the worst emitting stoves banned. Politicians have thought it necessary to take action, with recent studies finding that ...

A new report has highlighted the string of problems linked to solid fuel burning and has called for the government to step in. Banning solid fuels like wood and log burners in UK homes could save ...

The use of wood burners in the UK has nearly doubled since 2009. (Getty Images) Unlike radiators or underfloor heating, there's something magical – romantic, even – about a wood burner. From the ...

Rules for wood burners could be tightened to lower their smoke emissions as part of the Government’s updated environment plan. The Government said it will consult on measures to reduce the ...