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UK’s drive to install heat pumps stymied by ‘lack of demand and skill shortage’
Almost a third of installers surveyed say finding skilled fitters is a barrier for customers, while 40% note lack of interest
The UK’s drive to replace gas boilers with heat pumps is being stymied by a lack of consumer demand and a shortage of skilled installers to fit heat pumps where they are wanted, according to an industry survey.
The most comprehensive poll of heat pump installers to date found that the biggest barrier was the low number of households choosing to get one fitted.
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The Hill - Politics
CNN takes heat for lack of fact checks during Trump, Biden debate
CNN is coming under heavy criticism after two of its top anchors failed to offer real-time fact checks of false statements made by former President Trump and President Biden as they moderated Thursday night's presidential debate. During the highly ...Joe Biden -
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Pentagon removing Gaza pier, no clear date on reinstallation
The U.S. military is once again removing the Gaza pier due to poor weather, and there is no clear timeline on when it would be reanchored, the Pentagon confirmed Friday. Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh said heavy seas and high winds ... -
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3 powerful mind games that will elevate your public speaking skills.
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Biden Administration Opposes Surgery for Transgender Minors
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The ruling is likely to stymie public health initiatives, experts said.
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The Hill - Politics
Biden lacked oomph, but the transcript tells a different tale
Reading the cold transcript, we get a very different picture of Biden. Substantively, he ably and forcefully made the case that that Trump should not be allowed back in the Oval Office.Joe Biden -
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Camila Cabello 'surprised' by lack of female headliners
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The Guardian - World
Euro 2024 Daily | The one thing lacking was a true underdog. Enter Georgia
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!. The group stages of Euro 2024 are over, and what fun it’s been. There have been long-range screamers and last-minute winners. Thrilling young superstars have emerged, and legions of fans have ... -
CBS News - Top stories
Voters disappointed in lack of policy debate between Biden, Trump
Voters holding a watch party agreed there was no clear winner between President Biden and former President Donald Trump during Thursday's debate. They expressed frustration over the lack of policy details the candidates provided.Joe Biden -
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As flooding inundates Minnesota, residents who lack flood insurance face uncertainty
Heavy flooding has inundated several parts of Minnesota over the past two weeks. However, a vast majority of Minnesotans lack flood insurance, leaving some with extensive property loss and an uncertain future. Tom Hanson reports.
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American media heavyweights tell president: it’s time to quit
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy repeats plea for more weapons after Russian attack near Zaporizhzhia kills seven
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Uncovered: 428-year-old secret dossier reveals Elizabeth I’s network of spies
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