'Shared prosperity and economic security': CBI calls for closer UK-EU ties on climate and energy

Michael Holder
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Ahead of major government summit on Monday, business group calls for linked emissions trading systems, streamlined regulations, and mutual carbon border levy exemptions between UK and EU

Pressure is mounting on the UK government to forge closer ties with the EU on climate and clean energy policies, in order to bolster economic and energy security in the face of geopolitical challenges...

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