Exclusive: Green Investment Bank should borrow from the start, says Lord Stern
Nicholas Stern insists GIB board is yet to finalise the remit for new institution, warning "delay is dangerous"
Leading climate change economist Lord Stern has urged the chancellor to accelerate a decision on how soon the planned Green Investment Bank will be able to borrow in a bid to boost investment in the emerging...
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