'An unambiguous, positive signal': Business groups welcome new Industrial Strategy

James Murray
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'An unambiguous, positive signal': Business groups welcome new Industrial Strategy

Green economy gives a near universally warm welcome to an Industrial Strategy that promises lower energy bills and increased investment

Business groups have this morning given the government's new Industrial Strategy a remarkably positive reception, predicting the promised reforms will provide a major boost investor confidence and the...

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