Chancellor criticised for ‘tinkering at the edges’ of net zero transition

Green groups have criticised the Chancellor for “tinkering at the edges” of the net zero transition in his autumn statement by failing to announce enough bold reforms.

In the spring Budget, Jeremy Hunt said he would respond to the US Inflation Reduction Act and the EU’s Green Deal, which are both aimed at stimulating domestic investment in renewable industries such as electric car manufacturing.

Last week the Treasury said it was investing £4.5 billion into UK manufacturing, which includes