CBI urges Kemi Badenoch to offer solutions to help UK 'forge ahead on net zero'

James Murray
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New Conservative leader has declared herself a 'net zero sceptic', but experts warn she will need a plan to boost green investment and meet the UK's legally binding emissions targets

The new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is facing fresh calls to clarify her position on the UK's net zero strategy and set out how she would ensure the country meets its legally-binding emissions targets....

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