Rishi Sunak promises 'massive energy efficiency' programme if elected PM

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Rishi Sunak speaks at the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow | Credit: Flickr, Treasury
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Rishi Sunak speaks at the COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow | Credit: Flickr, Treasury

Tory leadership hopeful pledges to 'turbocharge' home insulation rollout to cut energy bills and support climate goals

Rishi Sunak has promised to embark on "a programme of massive energy efficiency upgrades in people's homes" if he wins the race to become Britain's next Prime Minister, touting insulation measures as key...

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