Shopkeepers warn of a 'rush' on traditional tumble dryers before Ed Miliband bans them in favour of more expensive heat-pump alternatives as part of Labour's Net Zero drive

Shopkeepers warn of a surge in demand for traditional tumble dryers ahead of a potential Labour-led ban, as Ed Miliband promotes more expensive heat-pump alternatives under Labour's Net Zero initiative. The policy aims to phase out conventional dryers in favor of energy-efficient heat-pump models.