Independent: Alistair Darling today announced an extra £100 million to help tens of thousands of families insulate their homes in a move to cut emissions and reduce energy bills. As he announced a package of measures to tackle the financial crisis, the Chancellor said “economic recovery must support our environmental objectives – not come at its expense”. Alongside the £100 million of new money, he brought forward another £50 million to help with insulating homes, which together will help …