'It's right that other countries are catching up': Rishi Sunak defends UK approach to net zero

Michael Holder
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Prime Minister dismisses widespread concerns the UK is rapidly falling behind in the global race to net zero amid growing competition from the US, EU, and China

Rishi Sunak has defended the government's approach to the net zero transition, despite widespread concern the UK is rapidly falling behind the US, China, the EU, and others in the race to attract critical...

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