Manufacturing has fallen sharply in the UK over the past three decades, but electric vehicles, heat pumps, and wind turbines could hold the key to turning things around, according to a major new report
Unless the UK invests now in the green economy, the cost later – in offsetting the damage and trying to catch up with global competition – will be orders of magnitude higher, argues CBI chief executive Rain Newton-Smith
CBI proposes new innovation credit, lower corporation tax rates on clean tech profits, and enhanced super-deduction rate to catalyse green investment
Business group calls on government to deliver new Net Zero Investment Plan or risk squandering momentum around key green industries
Business group argues burgeoning green economy is critical to future UK growth prospects, after far outperforming wider UK economy that has stagnated in recent years
CBI warns political leaders need to realise UK's net zero potential and avoid 'sleepwalking into low growth and lost opportunities', as Labour ramps up green infrastructure plans
Business group urges Jeremy Hunt to use Autumn Statement to beef up support for green markets and secure investment in areas that will drive sustainable growth
Regardless of whether or not climate targets are met, global industries are being changed beyond recognition - political and business leaders need to recognise business as usual is not an option
Britain's biggest business group urges all political parties 'press the accelerator' on net zero or risk falling behind the US, EU, and China
British Chamber of Commerce announces new group that aims to 'shape national debate' on key business issues, including the net zero transition