Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: The green economy reacts to Whitehall overhaul

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Opinion divided on effectiveness of creating a dedicated department for the net zero transition

Today Rishi Sunak announced his first major cabinet reshuffle since taking over as Prime Minister last year, as part of which he unveiled plans for an overhaul of government departments. As a result...

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