The government needs to show it is serious about net zero

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With COP26 fast approaching, the UK needs a credible plan for net zero which brings businesses and the public with it, argues the Institute for Government's Tom Sasse

More than a year has passed since the UK adopted its net zero target; this time next year COP26 will be almost upon us. The UK's domestic record will be critical to its credibility as host. Despite substantial...

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