Policy and Regulation, UK

UK pursues ‘pragmatic’ approach to net zero despite calls for greater ambition

Rishi Sunak, UK prime minister
UK prime minister Rishi Sunak’s roll-back on a number of key net zero policies in September was criticised by some industry figures (Photo: Justin Tallis/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK government insists its approach to net zero is ‘pragmatic and proportionate’, much to the consternation of environmentalists, industry and investors

The UK government remains steadfast in its commitment to a “realistic” approach to net zero, despite concerns that a lack of policy ambition could jeopardise the ...

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