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The least concerned were consumers in the Northeast, where only 6% said price increases would result in cutting back on holiday spending.

India experienced slower electricity demand growth and also added significant new solar and wind capacity, meaning it too cut back on coal and gas.

The talks have been mired in persistent disagreement over who should have to cut back on water and by how much.

It meant the NHS trust could cut back on routine follow-up appointments.

“So I wear that when I work with my patients, when they look horrified or complain, I quietly cut back on the laughing gas.”