Government in court over failure to curb meat and dairy consumption

Environmental campaign group Feedback says failure to act on Net Zero promise is unlawful

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An environmental group has accused the Government of acting illegally over meat and dairy reduction
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An environmental group has accused the Government of acting illegally over meat and dairy reduction

An environmental group has taken the Government to court after claiming it has failed in its duty to curb meat and dairy consumption. Campaigning organisation Feedback secured a judicial review after...

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