Reports: Government poised to announce 2035 boiler phase-out

Michael Holder
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Long-delayed Heat and Buildings Strategy finally set to arrive next week, as reports suggest plan aims to accelerate shift away from boilers by moving green surcharges from electricity to gas bills

The government is reportedly poised to publish the long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy next week, with the crucial document expected to feature plans to ban the installation of gas boilers from 2035...

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