WWF says government could save £100m by cutting flights

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Report reveals nine out of ten flights taken by government officials are to destinations within the UK

Campaign group WWF will today advise the government that it could slash carbon emissions and save up to £100m by cutting the number of flights taken by civil servants over the next three years. The...

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