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A mileage tax on EVs could reduce the number of EVs on UK roads by 5% in 2030, representing 500,000 fewer vehicles, and 8% or 1.5 million fewer vehicles in 2035.
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A mileage tax on EVs could reduce the number of EVs on UK roads by 5% in 2030, representing 500,000 fewer vehicles, and 8% or 1.5 million fewer vehicles in 2035.
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Will plugging the Budget gap unplug Britain’s EV revolution?
With rumours the UK will tax EV drivers, we explore how fuel duty revenue and car ownership could be affected according to the Catapult's ESME modelling.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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A mileage tax on EVs could reduce the number of EVs on UK roads by 5% in 2030, representing 500,000 fewer vehicles, and 8% or 1.5 million fewer vehicles in 2035.
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A mileage tax on EVs could reduce the number of EVs on UK roads by 5% in 2030, representing 500,000 fewer vehicles, and 8% or 1.5 million fewer vehicles in 2035.
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'Triple planetary crisis': OECD warns climate, nature and pollution impacts increasingly reinforcing each other
Drivers and impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution are both intensifying and becoming increasingly interconnected, OECD warns.
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Drivers and impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution are both intensifying and becoming increasingly interconnected, OECD warns.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
'Triple planetary crisis': OECD warns climate, nature and pollution impacts increasingly reinforcing each other
Drivers and impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution are both intensifying and becoming increasingly interconnected, OECD warns.
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Drivers and impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution are both intensifying and becoming increasingly interconnected, OECD warns.
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Responding to Budget announcement that ECO scheme will be cut, while legacy costs moved into general taxation, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Responding to Budget announcement that ECO scheme will be cut, while legacy costs moved into general taxation, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
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Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Host of eminent scientists warn politicians, business and community leaders that UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
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Host of eminent scientists warn politicians, business and community leaders that UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Host of eminent scientists warn politicians, business and community leaders that UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
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Host of eminent scientists warn politicians, business and community leaders that UK risks severe climate-related risks to its economy, public health, food systems and national security.
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Responding to announcement in Budget that a 3p per mile charge will be introduced for EVs, @colin-walker.bsky.social said:
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Responding to announcement in Budget that a 3p per mile charge will be introduced for EVs, @colin-walker.bsky.social said:
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
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“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
eciu.net/media/press...
The Government’s latest English Housing Survey shows that over 1.6 million, or more than half (52%), households that report being unable to keep warm during winter are home to someone living with a long-term illness or disability.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
The Government’s latest English Housing Survey shows that over 1.6 million, or more than half (52%), households that report being unable to keep warm during winter are home to someone living with a long-term illness or disability.
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John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31
Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31
Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit.
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Dozens dead as ‘once in 300 years’ storm batters Thailand with heavy rains and flooding
Flooding has affected 2.7 million people, with the city of Hat Yai, a major commercial hub near the Malaysian border, being hit especially hard, the heaviest in 300 years.
Flooding has affected 2.7 million people, with the city of Hat Yai, a major commercial hub near the Malaysian border, being hit especially hard, the heaviest in 300 years.
Dozens dead as ‘once in 300 years’ storm batters Thailand
Major commercial city near Malaysian border records 335mm rainfall in single day
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November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Dozens dead as ‘once in 300 years’ storm batters Thailand with heavy rains and flooding
Flooding has affected 2.7 million people, with the city of Hat Yai, a major commercial hub near the Malaysian border, being hit especially hard, the heaviest in 300 years.
Flooding has affected 2.7 million people, with the city of Hat Yai, a major commercial hub near the Malaysian border, being hit especially hard, the heaviest in 300 years.
UK fuel duty set to rise for first time in more than 15 years
Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
UK fuel duty set to rise for first time in more than 15 years
Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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Fuel duty for petrol and diesel is supposed to rise every year in line with inflation, but had been frozen since 2012 and was temporarily cut by 5p in 2022.
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Budget: cost of energy crisis exceeds NHS England’s annual health spending
Higher energy prices over past four years have cost UK £183bn, with Government borrowing for support schemes adding estimated £2.4bn a year in interest for 14 years.
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Higher energy prices over past four years have cost UK £183bn, with Government borrowing for support schemes adding estimated £2.4bn a year in interest for 14 years.
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Budget: cost of energy crisis exceeds NHS England’s annual health…
Higher energy prices over past four years have cost UK £183bn, with Government borrowing for support schemes adding estimated £2.4bn a year in interest for 14 years.
eciu.net
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Budget: cost of energy crisis exceeds NHS England’s annual health spending
Higher energy prices over past four years have cost UK £183bn, with Government borrowing for support schemes adding estimated £2.4bn a year in interest for 14 years.
eciu.net/analysis/re...
Higher energy prices over past four years have cost UK £183bn, with Government borrowing for support schemes adding estimated £2.4bn a year in interest for 14 years.
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EV drivers face paying £255 a year extra under Reeves's pay-per-mile tax
Green groups and carmakers sound warning after Chancellor announces 3p per mile levy on EV drivers from 2028, but analysis shows that EVs will remain around £1,000 a year cheaper to run than petrol cars.
Green groups and carmakers sound warning after Chancellor announces 3p per mile levy on EV drivers from 2028, but analysis shows that EVs will remain around £1,000 a year cheaper to run than petrol cars.
EV drivers face paying £255 a year extra under Reeves's pay-per-mile tax
Green groups and carmakers sound warning after Chancellor announces 3p per mile levy on EV drivers from 2028
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
EV drivers face paying £255 a year extra under Reeves's pay-per-mile tax
Green groups and carmakers sound warning after Chancellor announces 3p per mile levy on EV drivers from 2028, but analysis shows that EVs will remain around £1,000 a year cheaper to run than petrol cars.
Green groups and carmakers sound warning after Chancellor announces 3p per mile levy on EV drivers from 2028, but analysis shows that EVs will remain around £1,000 a year cheaper to run than petrol cars.
Homes of children with health condition twice as likely to be cold in winter
More than a quarter of households that are home to a child with a health condition are unable to keep their home warm.
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More than a quarter of households that are home to a child with a health condition are unable to keep their home warm.
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Homes of children with health condition twice as likely to be cold in…
Over a third of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Homes of children with health condition twice as likely to be cold in winter
More than a quarter of households that are home to a child with a health condition are unable to keep their home warm.
eciu.net/media/press...
More than a quarter of households that are home to a child with a health condition are unable to keep their home warm.
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Chancellor moves to cut energy bills and boost EV funding
Green groups warn decision to axe ECO energy efficiency scheme that provides insulation and heating upgrades for low-income households and plans for new pay-per-mile EV levy are sending mixed signals to the green economy.
Green groups warn decision to axe ECO energy efficiency scheme that provides insulation and heating upgrades for low-income households and plans for new pay-per-mile EV levy are sending mixed signals to the green economy.
Chancellor moves to cut energy bills and boost EV funding
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
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Chancellor moves to cut energy bills and boost EV funding
Green groups warn decision to axe ECO energy efficiency scheme that provides insulation and heating upgrades for low-income households and plans for new pay-per-mile EV levy are sending mixed signals to the green economy.
Green groups warn decision to axe ECO energy efficiency scheme that provides insulation and heating upgrades for low-income households and plans for new pay-per-mile EV levy are sending mixed signals to the green economy.
Responding to announcement in Budget that a 3p per mile charge will be introduced for EVs, @colin-walker.bsky.social said:
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
eciu.net/media/press...
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
eciu.net/media/press...
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Responding to announcement in Budget that a 3p per mile charge will be introduced for EVs, @colin-walker.bsky.social said:
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
eciu.net/media/press...
“Trying to encourage people to embrace electric vehicles whilst adding a new tax on those vehicles is a recipe for confusion."
eciu.net/media/press...
Reeves makes bold pledge to cut £150 from energy bills
The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
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The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reeves makes bold pledge to cut £150 from energy bills
The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
@alb-toth.bsky.social
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The Chancellor said the ECO scheme will be ended, and that 75 per cent of the cost of the Renewables Obligation for older renewables projects will be moved into general taxation.
@alb-toth.bsky.social
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Responding to Budget announcement that ECO scheme will be cut, while legacy costs moved into general taxation, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
eciu.net/media/press...
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
eciu.net/media/press...
November 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Responding to Budget announcement that ECO scheme will be cut, while legacy costs moved into general taxation, @jessralston.bsky.social, @eciu.net said:
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
eciu.net/media/press...
"Cutting the only long-standing, flagship insulation scheme means uncertainty for 20,000 jobs in the industry."
eciu.net/media/press...
10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions
The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the course of climate politics. On its 10th anniversary, we look at progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
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The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the course of climate politics. On its 10th anniversary, we look at progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net/analysis/re...
10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions
The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the course of climate politics. On its 10th anniversary, we look at progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions
The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the course of climate politics. On its 10th anniversary, we look at progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net/analysis/re...
The 2015 Paris Agreement changed the course of climate politics. On its 10th anniversary, we look at progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net/analysis/re...
Thailand deploys navy to help flood victims as death toll rises after record rainfall
Thirteen people have died in southern Thailand as severe flooding, intensified by relentless heavy rain, continues to devastate the region.
Thirteen people have died in southern Thailand as severe flooding, intensified by relentless heavy rain, continues to devastate the region.
Thailand deploys navy to help flood victims as death toll rises after record rainfall
Thirteen people have died in the floods in southern Thailand
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Thailand deploys navy to help flood victims as death toll rises after record rainfall
Thirteen people have died in southern Thailand as severe flooding, intensified by relentless heavy rain, continues to devastate the region.
Thirteen people have died in southern Thailand as severe flooding, intensified by relentless heavy rain, continues to devastate the region.
The village enduring climate catastrophe as Trump’s aid cuts bite
Families have been forced from their home due to flooding in Ethiopia’s northern Afar region – and say they have been largely deserted by humanitarian organisations as aid cuts have taken hold this year.
Families have been forced from their home due to flooding in Ethiopia’s northern Afar region – and say they have been largely deserted by humanitarian organisations as aid cuts have taken hold this year.
The village enduring climate catastrophe as Trump’s aid cuts bite
Nick Ferris visits families forced from their home due to flooding in Ethiopia’s northern Afar region – who say they have been largely deserted by humanitarian organisations as aid cuts have taken…
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November 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The village enduring climate catastrophe as Trump’s aid cuts bite
Families have been forced from their home due to flooding in Ethiopia’s northern Afar region – and say they have been largely deserted by humanitarian organisations as aid cuts have taken hold this year.
Families have been forced from their home due to flooding in Ethiopia’s northern Afar region – and say they have been largely deserted by humanitarian organisations as aid cuts have taken hold this year.
UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
Delayed and over budget, Hinkley Point C in Somerset is expected to start operating in the early 2030s, while Sizewell C will follow later that decade.
Delayed and over budget, Hinkley Point C in Somerset is expected to start operating in the early 2030s, while Sizewell C will follow later that decade.
UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
UK most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
Delayed and over budget, Hinkley Point C in Somerset is expected to start operating in the early 2030s, while Sizewell C will follow later that decade.
Delayed and over budget, Hinkley Point C in Somerset is expected to start operating in the early 2030s, while Sizewell C will follow later that decade.
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
Previously used to extract fossil fuels, the Danish field is now getting a second lease on life as a means of permanently storing planet-warming carbon dioxide beneath the seabed.
Previously used to extract fossil fuels, the Danish field is now getting a second lease on life as a means of permanently storing planet-warming carbon dioxide beneath the seabed.
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site. The company aims to inject liquefied CO2 into depleted oil reservoirs beneath the seabed.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations
Previously used to extract fossil fuels, the Danish field is now getting a second lease on life as a means of permanently storing planet-warming carbon dioxide beneath the seabed.
Previously used to extract fossil fuels, the Danish field is now getting a second lease on life as a means of permanently storing planet-warming carbon dioxide beneath the seabed.
Oil glut predicted to drive prices down to 20-year low
Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Oil glut predicted to drive prices down to 20-year low
Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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Oil prices are on course to fall to their lowest level in two decades outside the pandemic, analysts predict, as Chinese demand falls as a result of more electric vehicles.
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#Budget2025 rumour: Gov may be planning 3p per mile EV charge
Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
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Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
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November 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#Budget2025 rumour: Gov may be planning 3p per mile EV charge
Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
shorturl.at/W8eMd
Move could cause confusion and put drivers off - Gov already ⬆️ Vehicle Excise Duty on EVs, and weaked EV sales targets after industry lobbying
BUT
EV drivers *still* save over £1000/year even with the charge
shorturl.at/W8eMd
North Sea exploration rules to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
North Sea exploration rules to be relaxed in new Labour plan
The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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The Government's North Sea strategy, to be released today, is expected to confirm that new drilling will be allowed if "tied back" to existing fields.
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More than a quarter of households home to a child with a health condition are unable to keep their home warm, compared to around one in seven of homes without a child with a health condition.
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Homes of children with health condition twice as likely to be cold in…
Over a third of homes upgraded under the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme are home to a child
eciu.net
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
More than a quarter of households home to a child with a health condition are unable to keep their home warm, compared to around one in seven of homes without a child with a health condition.
eciu.net/media/press...
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