One in four UK homes could be fitted with solar heating equipment as part of a green revolution planned by the government, says the Guardian.

The paper has a copy of the Renewable Energy Strategy - to be announced next week - and says it is the most ambitious policy change in 50 years.

Under the plans, 3,500 wind turbines could be erected within 12 years.

People could also be required to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and ditch oil-fired boilers.

New railway age

Major developments are also being considered for Britain's railways, according to the Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times. ... Read full article