The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn.
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the direction while warning about implementation costs. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. Several of those briefed on the plans said the detail matters more than the headline commitment.
Independent analysts note the projections rest on assumptions that may prove optimistic. Similar schemes elsewhere have produced mixed results, with outcomes varying widely by region. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious.
Critics argue the measures do not go far enough to address the underlying pressures. Officials stressed that no final decision has been taken and that consultation will run into the autumn. The figures represent the sharpest movement recorded since comparable data began. The proposals, published on Tuesday, set out a timetable that officials say is deliberately cautious.




