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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jill Lawless

UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain's climate commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers.

Sunak issued a late-night statement Tuesday in response to a BBC report saying the prime minister is considering extending deadlines for bans on new gasoline and diesel cars – currently due in 2030 —- and on new natural-gas home heating. (Moving this up.)

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