The new rules around fireplaces and log-burners confusing millions of homeowners

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With the cold winter weather setting in, many Brits are now cranking up the heating or putting the fire on in their homes. But despite these attempts to keep warm, millions of homeowners have been left confused about new rules concerning their fireplace.

In May this year the Government began banning the sale of coal and wet wood for use in home fires, in an attempt to cut down air pollution in the UK.

However this news has sent Brits into a muddle - with many unclear whether or not this means they can keep their fireplace or log-burner in their home. READ MORE: What it costs to sell your home in the UK - according to area There are around 2.5 million households in the UK that have an open fireplace, which requires either coal or wet