We may be allowed five more years to replace boilers in a major eco row. The PM is looking at pushing back a ban on sales of all new gas versions by 2035 after a furious backlash over costs.
The shift would give more time for new heat-pumps and hydrogen boilers to come down in price, and for businesses to pump extra cash into shifting people over gradually. People will be given the incentive to buy an eco-friendly heat pump but would be given extra time before the ban kicks in.
Government insiders are growing worried about the eye-watering cost of the PM's eco plans - which are set to slap the Treasury with a £400billion bill on top of Covid repayments.
Natasha Clark - The Sun