EU to ban gas guzzling ovens and hobs from tomorrow

Jessica Shankleman
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New EcoDesign Directive aims to save consumers hundreds of pounds on their energy bills

Retailers will be banned from selling the most inefficient ovens, hobs and cooker hoods from tomorrow, when the latest element of Brussels' Eco Design Directive comes into force. The Directive sets...

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