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Net zero
Delve into the critical topic of achieving net zero with our collection of pieces, providing insights into climate change, renewable energy and technological advancements driving the transition to a carbon-neutral future.
“Cutting the green crap” is a losing strategy for Rishi Sunak
Weaponising net zero policies is not smart politics for a government facing an uphill battle to retain power.
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Rishi Sunak can’t have it both ways on net zero
It isn’t credible for the Prime Minister to promise the UK will meet the 2050 target while also avoiding any…
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Rishi Sunak has left Boris Johnson behind
The Prime Minister’s move away from net zero is an attempt to seize the political narrative.
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Rishi Sunak is dancing to Nigel Farage’s tune
The Prime Minister’s U-turn on net zero is only the latest concession to the former Brexit Party leader.
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Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is riskier than it looks
The backlash from businesses, Tory MPs and voters may outweigh any political gains.
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In power, Labour will have to act like a wartime cabinet
Would an “activist” Starmer government have what it takes to rebuild Britain’s collapsing infrastructure?
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Sunak risks splitting Tories over net zero pushback
The Prime Minister is turning climate change into a political tool.
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How will we reach net zero?
The Uxbridge by-election has exposed how divided Britain still is over how to decarbonise the economy.
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The Research Brief: How planning problems are slowing down the green transition
Your weekly dose of policy thinking.
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“It’s not that radical”: the planning reform that will unlock net zero
An amendment to the Levelling-up Bill is looking to weld the planning system to the UK’s climate commitments.
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How London and Boston are using their financial muscle to divest from fossil fuels
The mayors of London and Boston set out a vision for how major cities can lead the way to net…
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Unite chief: “I’ve seen zilch on Labour’s green prosperity plan”
At this week’s TUC conference, Sharon Graham and other union leaders reflected the split in the left over net zero.
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The Parliament Brief: The government is lobbying to delay an EV tariff cliff-edge
Post-Brexit, rules-of-origin regulations could hammer the electric car industry and the energy transition.
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Do heat pumps work when it’s cold?
New research dispels myths about this technology, which will be key for reaching net zero.
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Parliament is back: what’s on the agenda?
As MPs return from summer, here’s what to expect in legislation on the economy, sustainability and healthcare.
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Could Brics+ reshape the world economy?
Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six new members to join the alliance.
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The one that got away: what to expect from Claire Coutinho
The former children's minister is now energy secretary. How do childcare insiders rate her?
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Rosamund Kissi-Debrah: “Without Ulez expansion, more children are going to die”
The air pollution campaigner on her daughter Ella’s death and why Keir Starmer was wrong about London’s Ultra Low Emissions…
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What has the energy price cap got to do with the climate?
The move to net zero is contributing to rising bills, but should ultimately also help lower them.
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