UK on track to miss carbon emissions target due to stalled energy policy

Survey by Energy Institute finds industry professionals think policy is 'on pause' and warn Brexit is 'material concern'

The UK's ambitious target of slashing carbon emissions by more than half within 13 years is at risk because of government dithering on energy policy, industry professionals have warned.

A survey by the Energy Institute, the professional body for the energy sector, has found that four fifths of its members believe the UK is currently on track to miss the 2030 goal.