Autumn Statement: Political leaders urged to boost UK's net zero efforts and 'regain its economic voice'

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CBI warns political leaders need to realise UK's net zero potential and avoid 'sleepwalking into low growth and lost opportunities', as Labour ramps up green infrastructure plans

The CBI is urging all political parties to back the UK's net zero growth opportunity in their policy offering to the electorate ahead of the next General Election, arguing that political consensus is needed...

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