Will the UK have the green skills to support 'golden age' of infrastructure development?

Michael Holder
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Green jobs trade body IEMA points to green skills shortage, but argues 'golden age' of infrastructure development offers huge opportunity

As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, the country finds itself on the cusp of what has been dubbed a 'golden age' of infrastructure development; aimed at modernising the economy, boosting jobs...

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