'Historic day': UK and EU strike deal to link Emissions Trading Schemes

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UK government announces wave of agreements to forge deeper cooperation with the EU on trade, security, fisheries, energy, and carbon emissions - but some key details are still to be confirmed

The government has today announced a new agreement with the European Union (EU) designed to forge closer cooperation in regulating carbon emissions, boosting trade in food and drink products, ensuring...

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