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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Government’s Plan for meeting Carbon Budgets 4-6

29 October 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Ed Miliband Lab Doncaster North

Climate

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK government is publishing a Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan.
  • The government will respond to the Climate Change Committee's Progress Report with new measures.
  • An Investor Prospectus and a Methane Action Plan will also be released.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK's approach to meeting carbon budgets through a series of publications including the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan, the government response to the Climate Change Committee’s Progress Report, an Investor Prospectus, and the Methane Action Plan.

Action requested

We are publishing several documents that outline how we will meet our carbon targets while promoting economic growth and reducing energy costs. These include a plan for methane abatement policies and highlighting progress made in this area.

Key facts

  • The UK is publishing the Carbon Budget and Growth Delivery Plan.
  • The government is responding to the Climate Change Committee’s 2025 Progress Report.
  • An Investor Prospectus is being published to attract companies and investors for clean economic growth.
  • A Methane Action Plan is also released, detailing key policies developed as part of carbon budgets.
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