'A statist plan that would cause household bills to skyrocket': Experts slam Reform proposals for 'windfall tax' on renewables

James Murray
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Nigel Farage vows to ditch net zero targets, tax renewables, and ban battery systems, but experts warn package would increase bills and undermine energy security

Reform UK yesterday attempted to build on its recent poll momentum with the launch of a new series of policies that would ditch the UK's net zero targets and slap a £10bn 'windfall tax' on renewables generators....

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