'Incoherent': Report calls for green overhaul of Bank of England finance policy

Michael Holder
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NGO Positive Money argues central bank needs new mandate to drive shift away from high carbon investments - or the UK risks missing its climate targets

The Bank of England needs a major overhaul of its monetary and financial policy to take better account of climate risk and boost green investment or the UK risks missing its statutory climate change targets,...

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