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UK is mostly off track on environmental targets, watchdog says

Published 15:13 on January 13, 2026 / Last updated at 15:13 on January 13, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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The UK government remains largely off track from meeting its nature and climate commitments by 2030, with substantial challenges remaining, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog said on Tuesday.
The UK government remains largely off track from meeting its nature and climate commitments by 2030, with substantial challenges remaining, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) watchdog said on Tuesday.


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