Reports: Rishi Sunak plots revival of DECC in reshuffle reset

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Reports: Rishi Sunak plots revival of DECC in reshuffle reset

The Sun reports Number 10 is planning a major reshuffle that could see BEIS split into three new departments

Number 10 is reportedly considering a major reshuffle that could see the government restore a dedicated Energy Department on Whitehall, according to reports in The Sun. The paper reported that Prime...

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