Rishi Sunak has announced plans to row back on UK net zero commitments despite fierce backlash from leading industry figures and the prospect of a damaging rift in the Conservative Party. In a press conference held inside Downing Street the Prime Minister said he would put back a ban on new fossil fuel cars by five years in a major U-turn among a raft of new measures.
Supporters of the governmentās announcement have hailed it as a sensible and pragmatic approach. Meanwhile critics of the announcement have slammed the government's decision. Report by Caponm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Government ministers have arrived at Downing Street as Rishi Sunak chairs a Cabinet meeting. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Downing Street has refused to guarantee the HS2 railway line will run to Manchester as planned amid reports Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are in talks about.. Sky News
Members of the Cabinet leave 10 Downing Street after a meeting with the prime minister. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has insisted he is "absolutely confident" the UK is on track to meet its net zero targets a day after weakening a host of pledges designed to help the UK combat climate change. Speaking at Writtle University College in Essex, the prime minister said, āthe reason Iām confident is because we have delivered on all our carbon budgets to date.ā
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āItās less likely we will meet our legally binding targetsā, says the President of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, Sir Alok Sharma, in response to Rishi Sunakās new net zero plan.
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Boris Johnson ignores reporter questions on Rishi Sunakās net zero shakeup whilst on a run in Oxfordshire this morning.
The prime minister used a speech on Wednesday to weaken a host of pledges designed to help the UK achieve a net zero carbon emission economy by 2050. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak's watering down of climate pledges is not a "cynical ploy" - but is rather the prime minister doing "what is right", Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.. Sky News
Rishi Sunak has come under fire from environmentalists, business leaders, international allies and his own MPs after watering down several key climate pledges. Sky News
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street ahead of giving evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry in London. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Indian government has approved the third phase of the eCourts Project, which aims to improve access to justice through technology. With a budget of Rs 7,210.. IndiaTimes
Members of the Cabinet arrive at 10 Downing Street as the prime minister hosts the first meeting after the summer recess. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tories pledge to offer āaffordableā plan on climate changeBusiness Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, has insisted the government is focused on providing a plan that is āaffordable, fair and proportionateā in combatting climate change. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The King and Queen have been treated to a state banquet as the first of their three-day visit to France draws to a close. Charles and Camilla were guests of honour at the black tie event hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife in the Palace of Versailles' Hall of Mirrors. Among the guests were actor Hugh Grant, singer Mick Jagger and the foreign secretary James Cleverly. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Tom Tugendhat deflects questions about the speeding row that has engulfed the home secretary Suella Braverman. Arriving for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, the security minister told reporters..
Cabinet members arrive in Downing Street as the row over Home Secretary Suella Braverman's speeding fine continues - after claims she used her position of power to arrange a private speed awareness..
Home secretary Suella Braverman ignores questions about 'causing embarrassment to the government' as she arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Prime minister Rishi Sunak is said to be..
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