Green Budget 2012: Carbon Reduction Commitment to be reformed or axed

Jessica Shankleman
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George Osborne pledges to axe "cumbersome" green tax system and replace with new environmental levy if it cannot be reformed by autumn

Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to replace the unpopular Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) with a simpler green tax system if the current scheme cannot be simplified within the next six months...

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