Tory modernisers urge government to accelerate coal phase-out

Days after government is forced to deny it is considering watering down its coal phase-out pledge, Bright Blue think tank argues end date for unabated coal power can be brought forward
The UK can end its use of unabated coal power "much earlier" than the government's stated 2025 target date without compromising energy security, according to a new analysis from the influential Bright...
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