• via The Guardian
Reeves Axes Heat Pump Grants to Salvage Bill-Cut Promise
Hundreds of thousands lose £7,500 subsidies as Labour prioritizes £170 relief over green scale-up
Rachel Reeves's budget restricts eco-subsidies to the poor, delivering half the promised energy bill cuts while stalling the UK's shift from gas boilers. This retreat highlights recurring trade-offs between voter appeasement and long-term sustainability.