Britain on Friday announced a 20-year plan to capture carbon and commit to nuclear energy as it strengthens energy supplies and seeks a net zero economy by mid-century. The project’s investment worth £20 billion will help to create 50,000 jobs, according to a statement. Finance minister Jeremy Hunt was set to outline more details in his budget announcement on Wednesday, it added.

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