UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a shift in climate policies, including a delay in the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035. Sunak stated that people needed more time to transition away from gas boilers and that some households in certain areas would receive a delay on existing targets for the ban on new fossil fuel boilers. He also mentioned a 50% increase in cash grants for the government's boiler upgrade program. Sunak's announcements have faced criticism from industry bodies and automakers, with concerns raised about the impact on the automotive industry and the UK's climate targets.
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