News · 24 June 2026

Weakening net zero policy would damage UK economy

Nigel Topping, the UK’s chief climate adviser, warned that weakening net zero targets would disrupt business and deter investors. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) reported good progress on renewables and electric cars, but heat pump adoption is lagging. He wants the government to break the link between power prices and gas costs to make cleaner options more appealing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 June 2026 at 11:47

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