Study: North East should be 'front and centre' in UK's net zero strategy

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Spire Bridge, Sunderland | Credit: iStock
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Spire Bridge, Sunderland | Credit: iStock

Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP) calls for Treasury to help maintain North East's position at forefront of net zero transition

The net zero transition is already "a significant and economically important part of the North of England's economy", supporting around 140,000 jobs and generating more than £13bn in gross value added...

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