Is Sunak finally delivering an Energy Security Strategy worthy of the name?

James Murray
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Is Sunak finally delivering an Energy Security Strategy worthy of the name?

From onshore renewables to energy efficiency campaigns, the government is finally edging towards the position businesses have been lobbying for - but does the new plan go far enough?

After nine months of turmoil and inaction is Number 10 finally edging towards a sensible and effective energy security strategy? That is the question sparked by a flurry of new energy policy announcements...

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