'Giving with one hand and taking away with the other': Green economy reacts to Labour's first Budget

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves | Credit: Flickr, HM Treasury
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves | Credit: Flickr, HM Treasury

BusinessGreen rounds up the reaction to Labour's first Budget in 14 years from green business leaders, climate campaigners, and energy and investment experts

This afternoon, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the government's plans for tax, investment, and spending, as she unveiled a Budget designed to rebuild the UK's infrastructure and public services. The...

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