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Energy: Housing

Asked by James McMurdockIndependentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 6 July 2026UIN 13741

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades, published on 17 June 2026, what safeguards will be in place to ensure prohibited installers do not circumvent restrictions by creating (a) phoenix and (b) secondary companies which subcontract work to the prohibited company.

Answered by Martin McCluskey

We are consulting on proposals to strengthen consumer protections for home upgrades delivered through government schemes through Government oversight of the market. The consultation, published on Gov.uk, closes on 10 September 2026.

As part of the consultation, we are seeking views on measures to improve detection of phoenixing and enforcement of remediation responsibilities, including through collaboration across public-sector bodies involved in market surveillance and enforcement of accreditation, trading standards and building regulations. Views are also sought on options to strengthen oversight of subcontractors and clarify their accountability for consumer outcomes.

We will publish a government response by end of 2026.

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