UK confirms it will get a carbon border levy by 2027, but key questions remain

Michael Holder
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The government has confirmed plans for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism alongside a flurry of changes to the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme, but concerns remain over the timetable and alignment with the EU

UK imports of carbon intensive products such as steel, cement, hydrogen, and fertiliser made in countries without carbon pricing policies in place look set to face carbon levies from 2027, under plans...

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