Chris Skidmore tasked with conducting review of UK's net zero target

Cecilia Keating
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Chris Skidmore tasked with conducting review of UK's net zero target

Review designed to ensure climate goal is delivered in a 'pro-business and pro-growth' way, Liz Truss confirms

The government has announced the launch of a new review that will explore whether the UK is currently working towards its target to reach net zero emissions by 2050 in a way that does not place "undue...

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