Independent • 2023-09-21

What Sunak’s net zero U-turn means for the UK’s climate goals

Expert says the prime minister is ‘too complacent about the UK’s record’ on its climate goals

The BBC • 2023-09-21

Rishi Sunak denies his net zero plan is wishful thinking

The PM is "confident" the UK will hit climate targets, as he defends changes to green policies.

Telegraph • 2023-09-20

Sunak spares public net zero pain

PM cuts 'unacceptable costs' for households as he pushes back series of green measures until 2035

The BBC • 2023-09-20

Rishi Sunak delays petrol car ban in major shift on green policies

The prime minister claims the changes will support "hard-pressed families" but opponents accuse him of "selling out".

Sky News • 2023-09-20

Rishi Sunak confirms he's delaying ban on new petrol and diesel cars and boosts boiler upgrade scheme

In a speech from Downing Street, the prime minister said he would put back a ban on new fossil fuel cars by five years in a major U-turn among a raft of measures.

Sky News • 2023-09-20

Tory backlash as Sunak suggests he will delay UK's switch to electric cars by five years

Rishi Sunak appears set to water down some of the government's net zero pledges to ensure they are "proportionate", in a move that has sparked backlash from across the political spectrum and campaigners.

The BBC • 2023-09-20

Don't falter on green pledges, Boris Johnson urges Rishi Sunak

The PM's predecessor warns that firms cannot afford for ministers to lose "ambition" on climate goals.