Former Treasury official tells government to launch green infrastructure programme to boost growth

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Government should take advantage of record low interest rates to borrow cash to build sustainable energy, transport and city systems, says Dimitri Zenghelis

The UK government should capitalise on ultra-low interest rates to boost economic growth by investing in sustainable energy, infrastructure and urban development projects, according to research published...

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