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Jane Clifton: Why the UK hates heat pumps and EVs

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Electric vehicle charging point in Central London. Photo / Getty Images
Electric vehicle charging point in Central London. Photo / Getty Images

Electric vehicle charging point in Central London. Photo / Getty Images

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