Government again rejects calls for energy-saving drive

James Murray
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Government again rejects calls for energy-saving drive

Government insists energy use remains a 'decision for individuals', as accused Liz Truss of having 'sewage on her hands' over water quality spending cuts

The government has again rejected calls for it to launch a campaign to encourage households and businesses to save energy, insisting that energy use remains a "decision for individuals". Speaking this...

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