ECIU: Net zero policy rollback could cost households up to £8bn

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ECIU: Net zero policy rollback could cost households up to £8bn

Delayed gas boiler phase out and scrapped energy efficiency measures could cost Brits billions in higher bills over the next decade, fresh analysis claims

The controversial climate policy changes announced last night by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could increase British household bills by up to £8bn over the next 10 years, according to new snap analysis from...

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