Community energy groups threaten legal action over Treasury's tax relief changes

Jessica Shankleman
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Groups accuse government of reneging on promises to give six months notice over any changes

A coalition of community energy groups is poised to sue the Treasury over a surprise plan announced last month to axe tax relief for the sector. Community Energy England and its counterparts in Wales...

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