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The report finds that while UK producer emissions remained relatively stable due to the 'dash for gas' and a transition to a service economy, consumer emissions increased significantly. This growth was primarily driven by rising final consumption levels, which outpaced technological efficiency gains. The analysis highlights that the UK's shift toward services shifted carbon-intensive production to other regions, particularly non-OECD countries, and that services are a major driver of indirect emissions through their global supply chains.