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Britain delays ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035

Britain has delayed the ban on new petrol and diesel cars until 2035, which is a major change to the government's approach to achieving net zero by 2050. This move, along with potential delays to bans on new gas boilers, is seen as a dilution of key net-zero climate pledges.
The ruling Conservative Party's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is facing opposition from members of his own party who oppose any weakening of green targets. Despite this, Sunak insists that his approach to green policies is pragmatic. However, several experts warn that weakening UK climate policies could negatively impact economic growth and make households poorer and colder.
The delay in implementing green policies in the UK puts the country at risk of falling behind other global leaders in renewable energy and electric vehicles, such as the US, China, EU, and India. This could have long-term implications for the UK's future economy.

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Times of India

UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has postponed the ban on new gas and diesel cars by five years, citing the "unacceptable costs" it would impose on ordinary people. Sunak stated that the UK remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 but believes in a more proportionate approach. The decision comes amid concerns that the country's climate action is progressing slowly, and as world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly …

3 months ago·India

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BBC News

Rishi Sunak delays petrol car ban in major shift on green policies

The prime minister claims the changes will support "hard-pressed families" but opponents accuse him of "selling out".

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.K. leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he's delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel cars that had been due to take force in 2030.

3 months ago·Canada

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Reuters

Britain delays ban on new petrol and diesel cars to 2035

Britain will push back a ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2035 from 2030, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday, adding that the cars would still be available to buy on the secondhand market thereafter.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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