The UK government has decided to scrap the total ban on gas boilers by 2035, allowing homeowners to keep their gas boilers when upgrading heating systems. However, new building standards will still impose a de facto ban on gas boilers in new homes, aiming for greater energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions. The UK lags behind Europe in heat pump installations, with plans to increase their adoption through subsidies and relaxed planning rules for older buildings. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)