Could the UK really save £40bn with a dash for gas?

Jessica Shankleman
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A.T. Kearney report calling for investment in a new fleet of gas plant gets short shrift from government, green businesses, and NGOs

The government and renewable energy industry have this week largely dismissed the conclusions of a new report, which claims the UK could save almost £40bn by ditching plans to boost renewable energy supplies...

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