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THE FUTURE HOME SERIES Part 2: Why Are New Homes Switching to Heat Pumps?

Walk around almost any new housing development and you'll notice a familiar sight disappearing. The traditional gas boiler is increasingly being replaced by an air source heat pump. But why has this technology become the preferred choice for Britain's future homes?

Shaun Warren

Jul 6, 2026

THE FUTURE HOME SERIES: Building Britain's Homes for the Next Generation

A WaterMatters guide to the homes and communities of tomorrow.The Future Homes Standard represents the most significant change to the design of new homes in a generation. But the real story goes far beyond one piece of legislation. It is about creating homes, infrastructure and communities fit for the future.

Shaun Warren

Jun 30, 2026

Investigation Series Part Three :Britain's Water at a Crossroads

Who Will Fix Britain's Water System?As Britain swings from floods to hosepipe bans, and Westminster wrestles with the future of Thames Water, one question has become impossible to ignore.

Shaun Warren

Jun 25, 2026

The River That Came Back: How the Thames Went From Biological Dead Zone to Wildlife Success Story

Sixty years ago parts of the River Thames were officially declared biologically dead. Today seals, otters, seahorses and more than 100 species of fish call it home. Its recovery is not a fairy tale, nor is it complete, but it offers a powerful reminder that environmental decline is not always permanent.

Merrin Brooks

Jun 23, 2026

Are We Building Homes Faster Than We Can Supply Water?

Britain needs new homes, but every new development brings additional demand for drinking water, wastewater treatment and drainage infrastructure. As housing targets rise and climate pressures intensify, is our water system keeping pace?

Shaun Warren

Jun 17, 2026

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