'Big bang moment for net zero': Government kicks off new Net Zero Review

Cecilia Keating
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'Big bang moment for net zero': Government kicks off new Net Zero Review

Embattled government confirms remit of new three-month review on the UK's net zero strategy, which is to by led by Chris Skidmore, MP

The UK government has today officially launched its independent review of how the country can meet its net zero emissions target by 2050 in a way that is "pro-business and pro-growth". First announced...

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