MPs ask Serious Fraud Office to investigate UK home insulation sector

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Fiona Harvey and Helena HortonJanuary 23, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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UK Members of Parliament are requesting the Serious Fraud Office investigate the home insulation sector following failures in the Conservative government's Eco4 and Great British Insulation Scheme. The schemes left over 30,000 households with defects, including mould and structural damage, with approximately 3,000 homes posing immediate health and safety risks. A report by the public accounts committee cited poor communication and slow government response as contributing factors. The committee chair called the situation a "catastrophic fiasco," highlighting potential health and safety risks for residents and financial burdens for repairs. The Labour party will now be responsible for fixing the affected homes.

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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown ×250% Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 50% Great British Insulation Scheme 60% Labour Party ×260% Conservative government ×270% Eco4 ×370% UK 80% Serious Fraud Office ×290%

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