UK energy industry urges ministers to stick with net zero plan

Some rightwingers claim renewables have increased costs, but Energy UK blames over-reliance on gas

Energy companies want the government to implement policies to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, the industry's leader has said, despite claims from some on the political right that high energy prices should spark a rethink.

Emma Pinchbeck, chief executive of Energy UK, which represents the industry, said: The government should press on with net zero policies. That's something they still need to do. We are missing the carbon budgets."