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Climate Change: Economic Situation

Asked by Catherine WestLabourDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 102827

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps is he taking to help mitigate and adapt the UK economy to help curb climate change.

Answered by Katie White

On 29 October, we published the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan. This sets out how the UK will continue to reduce emissions in a way that lowers bills and secures good jobs, in line with the landmark 2008 Climate Change Act. This framework has been supported by Britain’s leading businesses, trade unions, and civil society organisations because it creates a stable environment for investment in clean energy.

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