Alex Brinded

Over a thousand workers will be given tailored support to move to industries such as clean energy, says the UK Government.

The beneficiaries are the AI Materials Hub for Innovation (AIM-HI) and the National Biofilms Innovation Centre: Liverpool Engine for Antimicrobial Surface Technologies (NBIC-LIVE).

The Environmental Investigation Agency UK (EIA) indicates alternative ways to lower plastics production.

The fund aims to boost British firms developing chips and computing power.

50 stakeholders call for agreement on timelines and milestones linking the systems.

By 2050, 92% of homes are likely to overheat and peak river flows will be up to 45% higher, says the committee.

The UK Government says the training will be for the advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defence, digital and technology sectors.

Wood Mackenzie also finds that coal rises 20% as countries diversify supply and prioritise domestic resources.

The unit aims to met the sector's skills needs in consultation with employers and experts.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) warns assumptions fuelling the transition no longer 'stand against the geopolitical and economic reality'.