'A good starting point': The green economy reacts to the government's 10 point plan

James S Murray
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Green business groups and campaigners welcome the government's renewed focus on the net zero transition, but warn plan lacks long-term policies and sufficient funding in key areas

This evening Boris Johnson unveiled the government's much anticipated 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, promising to deliver £12bn of funding in a bid to unlock £36bn of private sector investment...

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