Updated: EU State Aid approval opens door for £600m Green Deal funding boost

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European Commission confirms government can support the scheme to the tune of £600m

The European Commission yesterday confirmed State Aid approval for the UK government's flagship Green Deal programme, potentially paving the way for Green Investment Bank funding for the high profile energy...

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