US EditionSunak to ease energy efficiency requirements in rented homes to not 'overburden landlords'
- The UK government is considering a delay in implementing energy efficiency standards for rental properties, recognizing the pressure it puts on the private rented sector.
- Over half of privately rented homes in England do not meet the minimum energy efficiency standards, and there are discussions about potentially phasing out the current system due to inefficiencies.
- The government is also reviewing the 2025 ban on gas boilers for newly constructed homes and is considering ways to mitigate the costs and impact on individuals.
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Sunak to ease energy efficiency requirements in rented homes to not 'overburden landlords'
Rishi Sunak is planning to delay energy efficiency targets and overhaul what is being required of landlords to not "overburden" them with the costs of making a green switch, a Whitehall source told Sky News.
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Tax on packaging delayed amid rethink on gas boiler ban
A tax on packaging was delayed yesterday and ministers signalled retreat on banning gas boilers as Rishi Sunak’s government begun shedding green policies deemed too costly and unpopular.Michael Gove, the housing secretary, said that ministers did not want to risk “creating a backlash” by imposing co
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