Industry dismay over Sunak’s expected net zero U-turn

By Tom Lowe2023-09-20T10:30:00

Government set to roll back pledge to ban new gas boilers by 2030 and set tougher energy efficiency targets for landlords

Industry experts have reacted with dismay to reports that the government is expected to U-turn on several key net zero targets including a ban on gas boilers.

Rishi Sunak is set to water down key green policies on phasing out new gas boilers by 2030, tougher energy efficiency rules for landlords and a ban on new petrol and diesel cars, according to several national newspapers and broadcasters.

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