Reports: Government to lift onshore wind 'ban', but developers fear key barriers could remain in place

James Murray
clock • 7 min read
Reports: Government to lift onshore wind 'ban', but developers fear key barriers could remain in place

Number 10 is reportedly in talks with rebel backbenchers over amendment that would end 'de facto ban' on new onshore wind farms in England

Rishi Sunak is reportedly poised to lift the 'de facto ban' on new onshore wind farms in England, almost a year after originally promising to do so. The Telegraph reported this morning that Ministers...

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