Scotland delays green heat bill for second time, citing lack of UK-wide 'clarity'

Stuart Stone
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Government reaffirms pledge to decarbonise buildings in Scotland by 2045, but delays crucial Bill beyond next year's Holyrood election

Scotland's Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan has confirmed the Scottish Government will not introduce its Heat in Buildings Bill in the current session of Parliament, following delays to the Westminster...

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