From planes to plastics, government unveils new wave of net zero R&D funding
In what could prove to be a parting gift, Business Secretary Greg Clark announces £80m of funding for electric car and aircraft projects, and unveils a £60m sustainable plastics challenge
In what is likely to be one of his last acts as Business Secretary, Greg Clark, will today unveil two multi-million pound research programmes designed to accelerate the pursuit of the UK's net zero target...
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