UK Parliament committee backs expanding ETS to domestic maritime

Published 12:24 on February 3, 2026 / Last updated at 12:24 on February 3, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Shipping)

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A UK Parliament committee, set up to scrutinise government policy decisions, said it was generally supportive of including domestic maritime in the country's Emissions Trading System (ETS), during a debate held Tuesday, though heard strong opposition from lawmakers representing Northern Ireland and the Isle of Wight.
A UK Parliament committee, set up to scrutinise government policy decisions, said it was generally supportive of including domestic maritime in the country's Emissions Trading System (ETS), during a debate held Tuesday, though heard strong opposition from lawmakers representing Northern Ireland and the Isle of Wight.


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