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UK Considers Cuts to Home Energy-Efficiency Plan to Fund Defense

Bloomberg Markets·October 2, 2026·1 min read

The UK is considering cuts to its flagship home energy-efficiency program to free up more than £2 billion ($2.6 billion) in energy-department savings, which would help fund higher defense spending. The proposal targets upgrades for millions of homes, potentially slowing progress on reducing household emissions and energy costs as the government prioritizes military expenditure.

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