We need to talk about Kemi
In contrast to last year's Tory conference, Kemi Badenoch is coming out guns blazing, not the least when it comes to defence, says Flora Watkins
Scotland’s Net Zero Drive Faces £750 Million Annual Cost Amid Policy Challenges
Mace | 22nd May 2025 | Policy & Think Tanks, Uncategorised
Scotland's ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 entails an estimated annual investment of £750 million over the next 20 years. The Climate Change Committee warns that without immediate, large-scale action, including rapid adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps, the nation risks missing its legally binding climate targets.
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