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flag UK to tighten wood-burning stove rules, limiting emissions and adding health warnings to reduce pollution-related health risks.

flag The UK government is proposing stricter rules for new wood-burning stoves, aiming to cut smoke emissions by 80% to one gram per hour and requiring health warning labels on stoves and fuel. flag The move, part of a 2026 consultation, targets rising PM2.5 pollution from residential burning linked to respiratory and heart diseases. flag Fines for non-compliance could rise to £2,000. flag While the changes apply only to new appliances, officials stress the need to improve air quality and protect public health, with 23% of UK homes using solid fuel. flag Environmental groups say the steps are a start but insufficient.

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