ban

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In Scotland, the installation of gas and oil-based heating in new build homes was banned two years ago.

From BBC

The high level of pesticides in drinking water because of pig farming and agriculture has also become a concern for voters, with some parties including Frederiksen's calling for a ban.

From BBC

Hopes that China’s thirst for foreign reds would return were dashed in May, when, as part of a continuing austerity drive, Beijing explicitly banned the consumption of alcohol at Chinese government and Communist Party events.

From The Wall Street Journal

The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns.

From BBC

The industry group said it wanted the government to review its approach to offshore oil and gas exploration licences after last year's ban.

From BBC