The Chancellor's Growth Plan: Green elements at a glance

Michael Holder
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The Growth Plan delivered by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on 23 September 2022 | Credit: HM Treasury
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The Growth Plan delivered by Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on 23 September 2022 | Credit: HM Treasury

All-you-need-to-know on the green policies, tax changes and regulatory plans outlined as part of the government's new Growth Plan

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng today embarked on a huge economic gamble: slash taxes and roll back regulations in the hope of sparking sufficient growth to guard against soaring inflation, a fast-expanding...

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