Ed Miliband warned he is risking 'accelerating the decline of UK's foundational industries'

Ed Miliband warned he is risking 'accelerating the decline of UK's foundational industries'

The decarbonisation of industry should be treated as a “national security matter” if Britain is to reach Net Zero with its manufacturing base intact, experts warn. Three industry bodies have written to Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, saying that, without urgent action, “the UK risks accelerating the decline of its foundational industries, putting jobs, investment and energy security at risk”. They warn in the joint letter that, without clear poli…

Industry groups warn UK risks losing jobs and investment without faster decarbonisation

Leading UK industry bodies have urged the Government to accelerate industrial decarbonisation policies, warning that delays threaten jobs, investment and national energy security. In a joint letter to the Energy Secretary, Carbon Capture and Storage Association, Hydrogen UK and Electrify Industry said the country risks further decline in critical industries without urgent action. The groups warned that high electricity costs, international compe…