Net Zero Readiness: UK delivers deep emissions reductions, but challenges remain

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KMPG report confirms that while the UK is nearly halfway to its net zero goals, decarbonisation efforts now face significant headwinds

The UK remains among the leaders of the global net zero transition, but it faces significant barriers if it is to deliver on the next wave of decarbonisation goals over the coming decades. That is the...

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