Monday, 17 February 2020

Sadiq Khan Slams ‘Damaging’ Future Homes Standard Plans


The London mayor has accused ministers of “delaying urgent action” on the climate emergency over new national standards for carbon reduction in new homes under the Future Homes Standard. Mr Khan has written to housing secretary Robert Jenrick saying he is “deeply concerned” about the proposals. Under the Future Homes Standard 2025, unveiled at last year’s Spring Statement, the government will expect new homes to have 75% to 80% less carbon emissions than properties built to current standards. Read more on Inside Housing.

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