Government hopes to avoid backlash against upgrade of infrastructure as it tries to grow UK economy
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People living near power cables could receive £250 a year off their energy bills as the UK government hopes to speed up construction of infrastructure vital to the transition away from fossil fuels.
Households within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power infrastructure could receive up to £2,500 over 10 years under Labour government plans that aim to prevent a backlash against increased building of pylons and substations.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/mar/10/pylons-great-britain-energy-bills-uk-economy
Author : Jasper Jolly and Peter Walker
Publish date : 2025-03-10 08:34:00
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