Will the government's record clean power auction put the UK back on track for net zero?

Michael Holder
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The government has promised £800m for offshore wind in this year's CfD auction, but industry figures fear the budget is insufficient to meet 2030 renewables targets - and could put climate goals at risk

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt courted controversy yesterday through his failure to mention 'climate change' once in a Spring Budget address focused on pre-election tax cuts and attacks on the Labour Opposition....

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