Energy Bill confirmed for next month, but key questions remain

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Energy and Climate Change Secretary insists long-running debate over Energy Bill has been 'resolved', but refuses to be drawn on precise details

Ed Davey has today confirmed that the government's long-awaited Energy Bill will be published next month as planned, easing fears that political rows over the precise content of the bill could lead to...

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