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BUS applications down in January

UK: Latest government figures show that the 3,264 applications to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in January was down 11% on January 2025.

This was despite the total number of applications across all technology types being 22% higher than December.

The number of vouchers issued (2,592) was also down 16% on January 2025, and 9% lower than December. In addition, the number of redemption applications in January was 22% lower than the previous month.

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