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UK Government's new net-zero plan.

On 20 September 2023, the UK government announced notable changes to their net zero strategy, in a shift away from various policies.

Some of the key policy changes announced are as follows: -

• a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars is to be delayed from 2030 to 2035;
• plans to force landlords to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties are to be scrapped;
• postponement of the ban on installing new oil boilers and new coal heating for off-gas-grid homes from 2026 to 2035; and
• a ban on new fossil fuel boilers is to be delayed, with cash grants for boiler upgrade schemes to increase by 50% to £7,500 for those who wish to transition now.

Click here to read the press release.