Content overview: “UK Ministers to Cut Heat Pump Subsidies to Fund Defence Spending”. Ministers are preparing to slash heat pump subsidies as part of a wider effort to fund higher defence spending, sources have told the Guardian. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has been tasked with finding more than £2 billion in savings from her department's budget, with some of those savings expected to come from the boiler upgrade scheme, which currently offers grants to households installing heat pumps. The move comes as the government seeks to reallocate funds to meet defence commitments, following a plan drawn up under the previous administration.
The boiler upgrade scheme has been a key part of the UK's strategy to decarbonise home heating, and cutting its budget could slow the transition away from gas boilers. With heat pump installations already below government targets, industry groups warn that reduced subsidies could further deter homeowners from making the switch. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.