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Holly Williams

UK must work with China on energy tech or get ‘left behind’, says Octopus boss

Greg Jackson was part of the UK’s delegation to China accompanying the Prime Minister recently (Octopus Energy/PA) -

The boss of Britain’s biggest energy supplier has said the UK must work with China or risk getting “left behind” as he said aims to import Chinese wind farm technology could create thousands of jobs.

Octopus Energy founder and chief executive Greg Jackson – who was part of the UK’s delegation to China accompanying Sir Keir Starmer on his recent visit to the country – said China is leading advances in many areas of technology and renewables which could help Britain gain vital security over its energy supply.

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