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Rishi Sunak extended the date for the ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035. Energy expert warns that the pushback creates uncertainty - this could slow the pace at which new EV chargers are rolled out.

Criticism came in thick and fast after Rishi Sunak announced he was watering down several key climate pledges - with businesses, MPs and environmentalists condemning the plans.

The prime minister has rolled back some net zero policies, but says he's still committed to targets.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's delay on petrol/diesel car sales ban and weakened fossil fuel phase-out contribute to higher bills and inflated gas prices, sparking criticism from green groups.

China eclipses other countries contributions for carbon emissions, prompting one political commentator to slam the UKs green focus saying ‘but lets cull cows, ban gas boilers and enforce ULEZ.

Delayed gas boiler phase out and scrapped energy efficiency measures could cost Brits billions in higher bills over the next decade, fresh analysis claims

Business leaders and fellow Conservatives sound alarm over softening of green agenda.

Requirement for landlords to meet stricter energy efficiency standards has been dropped

Delaying the ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles by 10 years is likely to have less of an impact than scrapping plans to make rental homes more energy efficient by laws, which would have saved on tenants energy bills, experts tell Sky News.

The UK Prime Minister announced a reversal on several climate pledges but has attracted criticism on all sides.