UK boiler scrappage scheme expands to heat pumps from October

The UK government is introducing a boiler scrappage scheme that will provide financial support for households installing heat pumps, starting 6 October for those already in the process and expanding to more households by end of January. This is a policy shift to accelerate heat pump adoption, though details on funding levels and eligibility criteria remain unclear. The move signals continued government support for low-carbon heating, which could affect energy demand and related markets.