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​Green skills gap threatening net zero targets, construction leaders warn

By 2021-02-23T06:00:00

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John Morgan and Andy Mitchell among those calling for government intervention

The UK may be unable to meet its net zero targets because of construction skills shortages, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research.

A letter signed by leading construction industry figures today has called on chancellor Rishi Sunak to support the sector to get the green skills it needs to play a leading role in the green recovery and the drive to net zero.

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