Ministers accused of 'caving to landlord lobby' amid reports tougher standards for new lettings could be delayed Renters have told ministers that any delay to new energy efficiency rules for privately let homes risks making people sick as they are forced to turn down the heating in winter. The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, is reported to be ready to pause requirements for new lettings to meet tougher insulation standards by 2025, after landlords lobbied ministers saying many could not afford it.
Renters' health at risk if UK energy efficiency rules delayed, say campaigners
The Guardian - 26 Jul 2023 14:59
Ministers accused of 'caving to landlord lobby' amid reports tougher standards for new lettings could be delayed Renters have told ministers that any delay to new energy efficiency rules for privately let homes risks making people sick as they are forced to turn down the heating in winter. The prime minister, Rishi Sunak, is reported to be ready to pause requirements for new lettings to meet tougher insulation standards by 2025, after landlords lobbied ministers saying many could not afford it.
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