Could a new, lower 'green interest rate' accelerate the UK's path to net zero?

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New Economic Foundation calls for lower interest rates for green investments in order to save households and businesses billions of pounds a year while supporting the net zero transition

The Bank of England should introduce a new, lower "green interest rate" for net zero investments to help the UK meet its net zero targets, which could save businesses and households as much as £6.2bn on...

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