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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Adam Forrest

Jeremy Hunt unveils green technology plan with swipe at Joe Biden

Simon Dawson/10 Downing Street/Reuters

Plans by Rishi Sunak’s government to boost carbon capture technology and offshore wind have been dismissed “half-baked” and “dangerous lacklustre” by climate campaigners.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled the scheme – billed as the first step in a response to the US’ multibillion-dollar investment in green technology – with a swipe at Joe Biden.

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