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 RAC also notes the ban only covers new petrol and diesel cars, which means"a lot of people won't be affected as the majority tend to buy used vehicles".
Plans to stop new build properties being fitted with gas boilers beyond 2025 are being pushed back 10 years. But on Wednesday Mr Sunak did announce a 50% increase in the boiler upgrade scheme, which offers people £7,500 to help with the costs of switching from a boiler to a heat pump.Green Party hits out at BravermanIn 2020, Boris Johnson also pledged that from 2028 all rental properties would have to have an energy efficient rating of C or higher .
"It's also a massive handout to landlords who can't be bothered to insulate their properties properly," he says.
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