Rishi Sunak orders creation of new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

James Murray
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Rishi Sunak orders creation of new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Reshuffle sees Grant Shapps appointed as new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, as Kemi Badenoch becomes Business and Trade Secretary

Rishi Sunak has today kicked off a significant reshuffle that will see the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) split into three new departments, including a dedicated Department...

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