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Environment weekly highlights—26 November 2020

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Published on: 26 November 2020

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This week's edition of Environment weekly highlights includes our analysis of the 2020 Spending Review, including the announcement of £12bn to ensure the UK reaches net zero emissions by 2050, and of the Prime Minister’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution. In addition, this week the government confirmed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the Department for Transport responded to its call for evidence on the Future of Transport which considered opportunities for flexible bus services, Mobility-as-a-Service platforms and micro-mobility vehicles. We also cover the latest Brexit developments, including analysis of whether the UK will be required to keep up with EU environmental standards setting following IP completion day.

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