Calls mount for government to double down on Net Zero Strategy

Cecilia Keating
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Liz Truss makes her first address as PM on 6 September | Credit: Number 10, Flickr
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Liz Truss makes her first address as PM on 6 September | Credit: Number 10, Flickr

Flurry of calls from MPs and campaigners argue major renewables drive, household insulation, and support to struggling households are critical to tackling energy security crisis

Calls are growing for Prime Minister Liz Truss to move swiftly to accelerate the UK's decarbonisation efforts and deliver on the country's net zero target, amidst growing fears her current energy proposals...

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