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Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee, has warned that weakening UK net-zero policy would damage the broader economy, citing investor confidence and business disruption from policy reversals. The statement comes amid political debate over the pace and cost of Britain's climate transition.
UK renewable energy stocks and green infrastructure funds face uncertainty if net-zero commitments weaken, while fossil fuel equities may see temporary relief. The broader FTSE 100 could experience volatility depending on investor perception of policy stability; foreign direct investment in UK green tech may slow if signals turn negative.
The warning underscores the tension between climate ambition and economic cost in post-Brexit Britain, where investor confidence is already fragile. Policy U-turns risk further eroding UK competitiveness in the global green economy and could trigger capital flight to more stable climate-committed jurisdictions.
The Ifo business-climate index nevertheless remains at a subdued level, having plummeted after the outbreak of the war in Iran.
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