Net zero is a moral imperative - government and industry need to get to work

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Labour must kickstart its time in government with a bold and ambitious climate policy programme that draws investment to the UK, writes REA CEO Trevor Hutchings

The UK stands at a critical juncture in its fight against climate change. With a new government now at the helm, the pressure to make swift, decisive progress towards the country's net zero targets has...

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