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UK govt denies reports it may scupper 2030 clean power target due to impact on bills

Published 10:59 on October 23, 2025 / Last updated at 06:46 on April 7, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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The UK government has denied media reports that it is prepared to miss a flagship 2030 clean power target if the goal ends up costing far more than building new gas-fired capacity and risks pushing up energy bills.
The UK government has denied media reports that it is prepared to miss a flagship 2030 clean power target if the goal ends up costing far more than building new gas-fired capacity and risks pushing up energy bills.


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