Chancellor moves to cut energy bills and boost EV funding

James Murray
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Credit: Simon Walker / HM Treasury

But green groups warn decision to axe ECO energy efficiency scheme and plans for new pay-per-mile EV levy are sending mixed signals to the green economy

The Chancellor today confirmed heavily trailed plans to reform levies on energy bills and introduce a new 'pay per mile' tax for electric vehicles (EVs), as part of a Budget that sparked a mixed response...

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