What can the UK green economy expect in 2025?

James Murray
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From revamped net zero strategies to potentially historic electricity market reforms, the UK green economy is embarking on a hugely significant 12 months

2025 promises to be a critical milestone year for the green economy, both in the UK and globally. It marks the halfway point between the start of the century and the 2050 target date by which industrialised...

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