UK's declining carbon prices could cost Treasury billions, Energy UK warns

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New analysis from Energy UK warns decline in carbon prices could impact investment in clean energy and cost Treasury billions of pounds in lost revenue

The UK's "weak and volatile" carbon price could undermine investment in clean energy, cost the Treasury billions of pounds in lost revenue, and see domestic companies face "hefty" tax bills when exporting...

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