CBI urges government to secure close alignment with EU energy and climate rules

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Business body calls on government to remain close to EU's internal energy market, Euratom, and Emissions Trading System

Close alignment with EU rules on energy and climate change during the Brexit transition period and beyond are in the "clear interest" of both UK and European businesses, according to the CBI. The influential...

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