CBI issues rallying cry for government to back green economy

Jessica Shankleman
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New report finds low carbon products and services could adding £20bn to annual GDP by 2015

The CBI has today launched a major report urging ministers to bolster the government's support for the green economy, after new research revealed a change in policies could help add £20bn to annual GDP...

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