Green revolution could create thousands of jobs and save millions into UK economy
September 21, 2021, 11:34 am

Green revolution could create thousands of jobs and save millions into UK economy

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The Sun reported according to experts, green homes revolution could create more than 138,000 jobs, slash energy bills and pump nearly £10billion into the UK economy.

According to The Sun, fuel poverty could be cut and the NHS may save millions if ministers roll out a proper scheme to insulate the nation's homes and swap out dirty gas boilers.

It said, Boris Johnson is due to reveal his long-awaited heating and building strategy to the nation in weeks, detailing exactly how to make the nation's homes greener and warmer.

The Sun mentioned that last night he told the UN in New York he was "still grappling over how to get rid of gas-powered boilers".

A report by Cambridge Econometrics for Greenpeace says that the economy and jobs would see a mega boost by 2030 if it rolled out a proper system, with grants to cover the costs for cash-strapped Brits.

Savings to the NHS from warmer homes could be up to £848mn annually.

It's expected that ministers will soon reveal fresh cash for Brits to make the swaps, and set a deadline for banning the sale of new gas boilers.

Around £4,000 will be offered for Brits to swap over, or a heat pump matched with the current price of replacing a boiler.

Britain's leaky, dirty homes are responsible for a huge chunk of the UK's emissions, which the PM has vowed to slash to zero by 2050.

Greenpeace UK’s policy director, Doug Parr, said: "The simple fact is, the government’s current plan to decarbonise homes won’t cut emissions enough to meet its own legally binding climate commitments or tackle the climate crisis.

"A more ambitious plan, which will sufficiently slash emissions from homes, could create many thousands of new jobs right across the country and pump billions into the economy. This should be music to the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s ears.

“Rishi Sunak will be shooting himself in the foot if he fails to deliver the required extra £12bn to green our homes next month."

Source: thesun

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”