How to make the Green Deal a good deal

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As the government today prepares to unveil its first Green Deal figures, BusinessGreen Plus looks at some of proposals for strengthening the scheme

The government will this morning announce long-awaited figures on the number of Green Deal loans that have been issued as part of its flagship energy efficiency scheme, and barring a remarkable turnaround...

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