Gaat Britse regering CO2-reductiedoelstellingen terugschroeven?

David Cameron has moved to resolve a Cabinet row over the UK's climate change targets, with an agreement on emissions to be announced on Tuesday. This will see drastic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions to 2027 and an overhaul of the way energy is produced. But ministers worried about the impact on the economy and burdens on industry have secured a get-out clause. The targets will be reviewed if European nations backslide on their own climate commitments.

The BBC understands the prime minister intervened after leaked letters showed a disagreement between energy and climate change secretary Chris Huhne and Lib Dem colleague, Business Secretary Vince Cable, on whether to accept the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change on emissions cuts.

UK Government minister Chris Huhne is currently fighting for his political life after a speeding scandal which started after allegations were made by his ex-wife Vicky Pryce. According to Pryce, Huhne pressured another motorist in 2003 into taking penalty points on their licence for a speeding offence committed by Huhne. If the speeding scandal allegations are proved correct, Huhne could face a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice which ultimately could lead to a prison sentence.