Government faces legal challenge over 'draconian' restrictions on energy efficiency standards

Michael Holder
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Rights Community Action and Good Law Project launch legal action against government policy that restricts councils' ability to set higher energy efficiency standards for new homes

The government is facing yet another legal challenge over its net zero policies, this time based on claims a recent Ministerial statement places a "roadblock" on councils setting higher energy efficiency...

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